• Enlist the help of someone close to you (neighbor, family, friend, etc.) to assist in notifying everyone who needs to be informed.
• Phone calls are the quickest way to notify people, but many families will also include a printed or written announcement that is mailed to everyone, especially those out-of-town.
• Ask each person you call to notify at least two others.
• Designate a few “go to” people to manage phone calls and updates. Have those people check in with you the next day to be sure the list is covered.
• Make a list of the family members, friends, peers, and associates that will want to express their sympathy for your loss and pay their respects to the deceased.

Who Might Need Special Consideration When Making Funeral Arrangements?

• Out of town friends and family.
• Physically impaired friends and family.
• Those who may want to take part in the services or have special needs.
• Consider the number who will attend a viewing or service.

Family to Notify and Consider

• Spouse
• Children
• Parents
• Siblings
• Grand parents
• Grand children
• Step parents
• Step children
• Step siblings
• Nieces
• Nephews
• Aunts
• Uncles
• Cousins
• Great aunts and uncles
• Past spouses