Everything You Need to Get Started

Families in Cleveland, Akron, and Bedford Heights trust us as the funeral and cremation preplanning experts in Northeast Ohio. Below you’ll find a convenient checklist of everything you’ll need to begin putting your arrangements in place. Still have questions? Simply reach out to a member of the Calhoun Funeral Home & Cremation Service team.

• Vital Statistics (including)
  • Name of Father, place of birth, year
  • Mother’s Maiden Name, place of birth, year
  • Education – elementary, high school, college, graduate school

• Social Security Number

• Veteran Information
  • Military Service
  • Branch Rank
  • Date of Enlistment
  • Date of Discharge
  • Name(s) of war/conflict(s) toured
  • Serial Number

• Affiliations
  • Fraternal, Service and Union Memberships
  • Special Recognitions

• Persons to Contact
  • Children, Relatives and Friends to Notify

• Funeral Preferences
  • Preferred Clergy/Celebrant
  • Names of Pallbearers and Honorary Pallbearers
  • Preferred Music, Bible Verses or Poetry
  • Preferred Clothing or Jewelry
  • Burial Property Information
  • Special Instructions

• Location of Important Documents and Passwords