Michael Hanley's Funeral Home
Pre-Planning Checklist

Planning ahead can provide peace of mind for you and your family. Pre-planning your funeral allows you to make informed decisions about your final wishes and reduces the burden on loved ones during an emotional time.

Whether you are planning for yourself or assisting a family member, this checklist will help gather the information needed to ensure your wishes are carried out with care and dignity.

Personal Information

□ Full legal name
□ Preferred name or nickname
□ Residential address
□ Date of birth
□ Place of birth (town/city, state and country)
□ Occupation (current or retired)
□ Marital status
□ Medicare number
□ Pension or Centrelink details (if applicable)
□ Copies of identification documents

Family Information

□ Father's full name
□ Father's place of birth
□ Mother's full name (including maiden name)
□ Mother's place of birth
□ Spouse or partner's full name
□ Names of children and their partners
□ Names of grandchildren and great-grandchildren
□ Names of siblings

Education and Life History

□ Career history and achievements

Memberships and Affiliations

□ Sporting clubs
□ Community organisations
□ Service clubs (Rotary, Lions, etc.)
□ Religious affiliations
□ Professional associations
□ Special awards or recognitions

Funeral Preferences

□ Burial or cremation preference
□ Preferred cemetery, memorial garden or crematorium
□ Existing burial plot or memorial details
□ Preferred clergy, celebrant or officiant
□ Type of service (religious, non-religious, private or public)
□ Preferred venue for the service
□ Preferred date or time considerations

Personal Touches

□ Favourite hymns, songs or music
□ Bible readings, poems or reflections
□ Preferred flowers or donations in lieu of flowers
□ Photographs for a memorial slideshow
□ Special items to be displayed
□ Preferred clothing or jewellery
□ Cultural or family traditions to be observed

Service Roles

□ Preferred pallbearers
□ People to give eulogies or readings
□ Musicians or singers

Important Contacts

□ Next of kin details

Important Documents

□ Location of your Will
□ Enduring Power of Attorney
□ Birth certificate
□ Marriage certificate (if applicable)
□ Military service records
□ Cemetery deeds or plot documents
□ Life insurance information

Financial Considerations

□ Funeral bond or prepaid funeral details
□ Life insurance policies
□ Superannuation information
□ Preferred method of payment for funeral expenses

Additional Instructions

□ Special requests or personal wishes
□ Messages for loved ones
□ Any other information you would like your family and funeral director to know

Please bring this completed checklist to your appointment with Michael Hanley's Funeral Home. Our caring staff are here to guide you through every step of the pre-planning process and ensure your wishes are respectfully honoured.