Obtain death certificate
Surrender NRIC
Choose between burial or cremation
Decide on a casket or ash container
Decide on the venue of the funeral service
Decide on a photograph for display
Obituary (if the family requires one to be placed)
Number of days the family wants to have the funeral wake/ceremony
Address of the wake service or ceremony
Deceased’s clothing
Choose the preferred minister to conduct the funeral
Select scripture or literature to be read
Decide on the deceased’s personal belongings such as glasses, dentures, Bible etc. to be placed in the casket
Floral arrangements
Decide on a caterer (if required)
Select a suitable funeral package
Decide on a suitable burial plots orcolumbarium according to location preferences
Write a eulogy and the content for sharing during the wake