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Pre-planned funeral checklist

Published on
14 August 2026

If you’ve made the decision to prepay your own funeral, you now have the time and space to consider and plan the service the way you want. Pre-planning provides you with the opportunity to fully personalise your funeral service and gives you the time to consider all options carefully. 

While planning, it helps to break down all the aspects of the service and the choices you wish to make with a simple funeral pre-planning checklist. You will be able to explore and keep track of all the many options for each aspect and ensure your choices are clearly communicated. 

There are many things to consider, and the process can actually be a rewarding time to reflect on your life and ensure family members – particularly the younger ones – have an opportunity to learn more of your story. 

The team at Salvos Funerals has devised a simple checklist below to help you identify all necessary elements of pre-planning a funeral and guide you through your decisions.

Ready to start planning ahead?

Our team can help you explore your options, record your wishes and put arrangements in place at a pace that feels right for you.

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