What do you need to bring to the arrangements meeting?

October 14, 2019

A helpful checklist to prepare for your funeral arrangements meeting.

To register the passing of your loved one with Vital Statistics we will request the following:



• Full legal name of deceased, usual resident address (physical address, not box number) and his/her place of death


• Date of death


• Date of birth


• Provincial Health Care number


• Provincial drivers licence number, if applicable


• Social Insurance Number


• Occupation of the deceased


• Place of birth of the deceased


• Marital status/living arrangements at time of death


• Spouse's name if applicable, including maiden name


• Mother and father's full legal names and birthplaces


• Full legal name, resident address, phone number of informant (Executor, Administrator, or next of kin)




In addition, the following may or may not be required.


A photograph to a appear in the obituary, website and on the memorial cards.


A recent photograph for hairstyling and make-up purposes.


Details for an obituary.


Clothing for your loved one to be dressed in prior to burial or cremation.

Clothing should have long sleeves and a high neckline. Please include undergarments. Shoes are optional.


A list of pallbearers and honorary pallbearers.


Name and contact information of clergy or official; your funeral planner can assist if you do not have this selected.




If the deceased had a prearranged contract with Park Memorial, please bring it with you. If you do not have all of this information when you come for your appointment, please do not be concerned. You can always supply us with the information in the day or two following the arrangements meeting.


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