Let's Start Building Your Service.

We'll walk you through building your service step by step—no complicated questions, no upselling pressure. Everything is kept simple so you can understand it clearly. Once your service is submitted, you'll receive quotes from funeral homes in your area.

What's the situation?

Pre-Planning

No loss has occurred. Planning ahead with time to consider every option.

Expecting a Loss

A loved one is in hospice or nearing end of life. Lining up arrangements before the time comes.

Recent Loss

A loved one has already passed and arrangements need to be made now.

Transfer Funeral Homes

Your loved one is already at a funeral home, and you're looking to work with someone else.

Chapter 1 — The Basics

Who Are We Planning For?

This helps us speak directly to your situation throughout.

Chapter 1 — The Basics

Tell Us a Bit More.

A few details to help us match the right funeral homes.

About the Person

First Name *

Last Name *

Date of Birth *

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Service Location

City *

State *

ZIP Code *

How far can funeral homes be from you? *

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Point of Contact

Who should the funeral home reach out to once a quote is accepted? This can be you or someone else handling arrangements.

Contact Name *

Phone Number *

Relationship to Loved One (optional)

Chapter 2 — Final Placement

Let's Get the Transfer Details.

This is what a funeral home actually needs to coordinate a transfer with wherever your loved one is now.

The Funeral Home Currently Caring for Them i

Funeral Home Name *

Phone Number *

Street Address (if known)

City *

State *

ZIP (if known)

Same State

Local transfer, usually the simplest case.

Different State

Involves permits and typically takes longer.

Where Things Stand i

Already Prepared

Embalmed or otherwise prepared by the current funeral home.

Not Sure

The new funeral home can confirm this for you.

They Know We're Switching

The current funeral home has already been told.

Not Yet Told Them

The new funeral home will need to make first contact.

Yes, There's a Balance

No Balance Owed

Not Sure

Many funeral homes won't release a body until any outstanding charges are settled — worth knowing upfront so it doesn't cause a delay.

Authorization to Request the Transfer

Yes, I'm the Next of Kin or Authorized

I have the legal right to make this decision, or am acting for someone who does.

Not Sure

The new funeral home can help confirm who has legal authority.

Chapter 2 — Final Placement

Burial or Cremation?

This is the one big decision — everything after this is just details. You can always talk through this with the funeral home too if you're not sure.

Burial

A traditional resting place at a cemetery, with a casket. We'll walk through the specific options together next.

Cremation

A gentler, more flexible path. What happens with the ashes afterward is a separate choice — we'll cover that next too.

Chapter 2 — Final Placement

What Kind of Burial?

Under the FTC Funeral Rule, you have the right to buy a casket from any source and the funeral home must accept it at no extra charge.

Type of Burial

Traditional Burial

A service with the body present before burial.

Direct Burial

Burial happens promptly, with no viewing or visitation beforehand.

Green Buriali

Typically no embalming, a biodegradable casket or shroud, and no vault.

Chapter 2 — Final Placement

What Kind of Cremation?

Under the FTC Funeral Rule, you have the right to buy an urn from any source and the funeral home must accept it at no extra charge.

Type of Cremation

Immediate Cremation

Cremation without a viewing or ceremony beforehand. The most affordable option in most markets.

Cremation with Service

A service is held either before or after cremation — we'll ask which on the next page.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

Rental Casket, or the Urn?

Which will be present for the service.

Rental Casket

The body is present in a rented casket for the service, then cremation follows afterward.

The Urn

Cremation happens first, and the urn is present for the service instead.

Chapter 3 — The Shape of the Day

Will People Gather to Say Goodbye?

Yes, a Wake / Visitation

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Use of funeral home facilities and staff for a scheduled viewing period before the service.

No, Skip the Gathering

Going straight to the ceremony, or no formal gathering needed. We'll plan for a single-day service.

A wake or visitation gives family and friends time together before the service itself.

Chapter 3 — The Shape of the Day

Over How Many Days?

This is one of the biggest factors in how the service feels — and how it's priced.

One Day

Visitation and the service happen back-to-back on the same day. Simpler to coordinate, often lower cost.

Two Days

A wake or visitation on one day, the funeral or ceremony the next. Gives out-of-town family more time to gather.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

Would You Like a Funeral Service?

A formal service with the body present, typically held just before burial.

Yes, Funeral Service

A formal service before burial.

Where? *

Celebration of Life

An informal gathering celebrating their life — no set structure or format.

No Funeral Service

Skip straight to burial.

A funeral service typically includes readings, eulogies, and a chance for attendees to pay their respects, held with the body present in the casket. It's usually led by clergy, an officiant, or a family member, and can be held at the funeral home, a place of worship, or another meaningful venue. A Celebration of Life is the more informal alternative — no set structure or religious format, no body present, and it can be held anywhere meaningful. Neither is the same as a wake or visitation — that's an informal gathering beforehand with no set program, while these are the ceremony itself.

This isn't required. Some families choose a graveside service instead, some do both, and some do neither — it's entirely up to what feels right for your family.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

Would You Like a Graveside Service?

A brief moment at the cemetery at the time of burial — a short reading or a few words, rather than a full ceremony.

Yes, Graveside Service

A short graveside moment at the burial.

No Graveside Service

Burial happens without a formal moment.

A shorter, simpler moment held right at the cemetery, at the graveside, at the time of burial — usually just a brief reading or a few words rather than a full ceremony, often led by clergy or an officiant. Many families choose this on its own for a quiet, simple farewell, or add it after a funeral service for those who want both.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

Will There Be a Service With the Body Present?

This means a viewing or ceremony held before burial or cremation, with the casket present.

Yes

We'd like a service with the body present.

No

We'll go straight to burial or cremation.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

Would You Like a Memorial Service?

Held with the urn present, either as part of the service or afterward — there's no rush on timing, many families hold this weeks or months later.

Yes, Memorial Service

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Structured, like a traditional service, held with the urn present.

Celebration of Life

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The most informal option — no set structure or format.

No Memorial Service

No memorial gathering planned.

A Memorial Service is more formal and structured — readings, eulogies, often clergy-led — held with the urn present instead of a casket. A Celebration of Life is the more relaxed, informal alternative, with no set format — the urn doesn't need to be present.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

Body Preparation.

Select all that apply — what's needed depends on whether there's a viewing.

Embalming

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Temporary preservation for a viewing. Not legally required in most states.

Refrigeration

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A non-chemical alternative to embalming.

Other Preparation

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Dressing, cosmetology, hairstyling — for any viewing.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

A Few More Details.

Just the physical details left — what's needed depends on what you've chosen so far.

Chapter 4 — The Ceremony

Getting From Place to Place.

Select all transportation needs. Each is priced separately.

Transfer to Funeral Home

Always Included

Local pickup and transport from the current location to the funeral home. Every funeral home charges this — it's not optional, so it's locked in automatically rather than something you need to select.

Hearse

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Transport from the funeral home to the cemetery or crematory.

Limousine / Family Car

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Transportation for immediate family to and from the service.

Flower Car

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Transports floral arrangements from the service to the cemetery.

Additional Family Car

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A second car for larger families beyond the first limousine.

Chapter 5 — Personal Touches

Make It Feel Like Them.

A few optional details that help personalize the service.

Veteran Status i

Yes

May qualify for military honors and burial benefits.

No

Officiant / Clergy i

Yes, Please Help

No, We Have It Covered

Flowers

Yes, Please Arrange

No, Not Needed

Extras & Merchandise i

A few optional add-ons some families include — check any that apply.

Music

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A musician, soloist, or organist for the service.

Obituary Notice

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Writing and placing a notice in print or online.

Keepsake Merchandise

Memorial cards, guest book, photo tribute, cremation jewelry, and similar items.

Death Certificates

How many certified copies do you need?

Most families request 4–10 copies for banks, insurance, and estate matters.

Chapter 5 — Personal Touches

A Few Special Situations.

These only apply in specific circumstances — skip ahead if none apply to you.

Special Situations

Organ / Tissue Donor

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Your loved one was a registered donor, or donation is something the family is considering.

Forwarding Remains

Remains need to go to another funeral home or out-of-state location.

None, Skip

Neither of these applies.

Chapter 6 — Final Details

Almost There.

Add any additional details you'd like the funeral homes to know, if you have any — then you're ready to submit.

Timeline of Services

Additional Notes — optional