What you would like to happen after you die

Your personal choices

When thinking about what you would like to happen after you die, some personal things to consider are:

• if you would prefer to die at home if possible or if you would like your body taken to your home before the funeral
• funeral plan details, if you have a pre-paid funeral plan
• your preferred funeral director
• what type of coffin you would like
• any specific jewellery or clothing you would like to be wearing
• if you would like your family and friends to visit you in the Chapel of Rest at the funeral director’s before the funeral
• what type of vehicle you would like your coffin to be transported in
• whether you would like your family to follow your hearse in limousines or their own vehicles
• whether you would like family to carry your coffin - include their names (at least 4) 
• if you would like flowers, a restriction on flowers or donations to a charity instead
• if you would like your death to be announced in a newspaper and which one