Free Funeral Planning Checklist
A practical guide to help you record your wishes and make things easier for your loved ones.
Planning your own funeral is difficult, but taking the time now is a generous act for those who will be responsible.
Half of all families have to organise a funeral with no knowledge of their loved ones’ wishes. Please help those you leave behind.
Shock and grief make decision-making much harder, so planning ahead gives everyone clarity, comfort and peace of mind.
Our Free Funeral Planning Checklist helps you:
- Start a difficult conversation
- Record your personal wishes clearly
- Consider the needs of family and loved ones
- Make practical decisions about funeral arrangements and costs
- Ensure your wishes are followed when the time comes
By completing this guide you take control, at your own pace, reduce stress for your loved ones, and make sure farewells are meaningful. The checklist helps you to record other essential information that your executors will need. Passwords, PIN numbers, your own essential contacts, telephone and bank details and so much more, all form part of this and are so easily overlooked.
You can download the checklist as a PDF instantly or, if you are based in the Greater Bristol Area you can request a free printed copy to be posted to you by using our request form below.
Request a Free Printed Checklist
If you live in the Greater Bristol Area, please request a free printed copy of our Funeral Planning Checklist. Your checklist comes as part of a resource pack, which also includes other booklets from Bristol Memorial Woodland Trust to support planning for end-of-life, funerals, and bereavement.
Please note: This free printed pack is intended for personal use only. If you are part of an organisation and would like to provide these resources to clients or staff, please contact us directly to discuss the number of copies you need: trust@memorialwoodlands.com.
Please complete the form, and we’ll post your resource pack to you free of charge.