FUNERAL SERVICE PLANNING
Worksheet
A guide to planning a loving, life-affirming Funeral Ceremony that will respect your loved one's wishes and comfort those who mourn.

Joyce Mathers Celebrant
tel: 0415 449 894
web: joycematherscelebrant.com
FUNERAL SERVICE PLANNING
tel: 0415 449 894
web: joycematherscelebrant.com
The last thing anyone needs on the death of a loved one is to be plunged head-long into a tsunami of preparation, arrangements and logistics.
But, that is exactly what happens.
This worksheet is designed to guide you, step-by-step, through the complex and often confusing process of planning a funeral service.
The end result I am aiming for is a memorial that not only respects your loved one's wishes but is meaningful and comforting to you and those who mourn with you.
I truely hope you find it helpful in this most difficult time for you.
Joyce
Funeral Celebrant
Joyce is one of Perth's most highly rated and best-loved Celebrants.
She is widely regarded, by both peers and clients alike, as a caring, compassionate person, and a consummate professional.
Joyce is no stranger to grief. As an experienced Funeral Celebrant Joyce has helped comfort and guide numerous people in their time of loss.
In this guide, Joyce shares some of the wisdom she has gained - both from comforting others and from being comforted herself in times of grief.
Inside, you will find useful resources and proven practices that will help guide and support you as you grieve the loss of your loved one.
Dr. Seuss
FUNERAL SERVICE PLANNING
Only once you have answered the questions in this worksheet and you are clear on the funeral service you would like to arrange, should you begin the process of selecting a funeral director.
These are the most basic questions you will need to answer and they should be answered BEFORE planning the details of the funeral service and arranging any funeral items.
Religion of the Service
If no, preferred cemetery or crematorium
If a burial:
What would you like to say on the headstone?
If a Cremation:
There are many options available when it comes to planning a funeral service. These questions will help you decide on the type of service that is most appropriate and how you can it can be personalised for your loved one.
Location(s):
Name & contact details:
Charity details:
If yes, details:
If yes details of location:
If yes who:
There are a number of items required to carry out a funeral service.
Your funeral director will usually help you source and arrange these items.
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Join me for a friendly chat over a cup of tea or coffee to talk about your ceremony and find out if we are a good fit for each other.
No Pressure. No Obligation.
Tel: 0415 449 894
Email: joyce@joycematherscelebrant.com