Items Needed

Items Needed To Make Funeral Arrangements
The following is a list of items necessary to complete the death certificate:

• Full Name of Decedent
  
• Current Address
  
• Social Security Number
  
• Marital Status
  
• Date and State of Birth
  
• Country of Citizenship
  
• Last Grade of School Completed
  
• Occupation and Industry
  
• Race/Any Hispanic Background
  
• Father’s Name
  
• Mother’s Maiden Name
  
• Informant’s Name, Address and Phone Number
  
• Name and Location of Cemetery (City and State) if applicable
  
• Name of Doctor and Phone Number
  
• Number of Death Certificates Needed
  
• Name of Clergy and Phone Number
  

Items To Bring To Funeral Home For Arrangements

• Clothing, including underclothes, but shoes are not necessary (long sleeves and high neck are recommended)
  
• A recent picture
  
• If decedent is a Veteran, you will need their discharge (DD214) or separation papers to apply for honors or a flag
  
• A list of immediate family members names including spouse, children, grandchildren, great grandchildren, and siblings (including in-laws if you wish)
  
• Cemetery deed or information for location, etc. (if applicable)
  
• Name of receiving funeral home if burial is in a different state
  
• Personal items ie. wig, false teeth, jewelry, rosary