LOPA: Helpful Information

The following suggestions are intended to help you organize your thoughts.

When you return home, you may want to:

Contact other family members and close friends
Discuss the choice of a funeral home with close family and friends
Have a relative, friend or neighbor answer the phone or help with phone calls if you have to notify a number of people
Notify your loved one’s employer
If children are involved, notify the school
Contact your attorney, if you have one, who will be able to assist you with any legal issues
Have someone keep a list of all phone calls and flower and food donations
Determine if you would like donations made to an organization or charity in memory of your loved one

Prior to going to the funeral home, it may be helpful to have a family member or close friend go with you. Also, you may want to take the following:

Your loved one’s name (full name; also include nickname or other names used)
Your loved one’s date of birth
Place of birth
Social Security Number
Occupation
Father’s name and mother’s maiden name
Proof of military service, if applicable
List of relatives and relationships
List of church, professional, and other organizations in which membership was held
The name and address of an organization or charity to which you want donation made in memory of your loved one
Clothing for viewing and burial, preferable with a high neck line
A list of individuals who may be available as pallbearers and who may speak about your loved one at the service
Arrangements for food or gathering after the burial service

After making funeral arrangements, you may want to:

For more information please contact us at familyservices@lopa.org or 1-800-521-GIVE.