{"id":1474,"date":"2025-03-19T21:45:14","date_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:45:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/?page_id=1474"},"modified":"2025-03-19T21:45:16","modified_gmt":"2025-03-19T21:45:16","slug":"pre-funeral-meeting-questionnaire","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/pre-funeral-meeting-questionnaire\/","title":{"rendered":"Pre-Funeral Meeting Questionnaire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Pre-Funeral Meeting Questionnaire<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>(For use when meeting with the family of the deceased)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Basic Information<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deceased\u2019s Full Name:<\/strong> ___________________________________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nickname(s):<\/strong> ___________________________________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date of Birth:<\/strong> _______________ <strong>Date of Passing:<\/strong> _______________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age at Passing:<\/strong> _______________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cause of Death (if the family is comfortable sharing):<\/strong> ___________________________________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Funeral Location:<\/strong> ___________________________________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Date &amp; Time of Funeral:<\/strong> ___________________________________<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Burial or Cremation?<\/strong> (Circle one) Burial \/ Cremation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Graveside Service Needed?<\/strong> Yes \/ No<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Personal Reflections &amp; Stories<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tell me about their <strong>childhood and upbringing<\/strong> (Where were they born? Where did they grow up? Any special childhood memories?)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How would you describe them in <strong>one word<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What were their <strong>hobbies, interests, or favorite pastimes<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did they have any <strong>favorite sayings, quotes, or expressions<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What were they <strong>passionate about<\/strong>? (e.g., family, faith, career, a specific cause)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did they <strong>influence others<\/strong> or leave an impact on their family, friends, or community?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was their <strong>greatest accomplishment<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did they have a <strong>career or vocation<\/strong> they were particularly proud of?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What was their <strong>personality like<\/strong>? (e.g., kind, funny, strong-willed, adventurous)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What is a <strong>funny or memorable moment<\/strong> you recall about them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>When you see their <strong>picture<\/strong>, what is the first thing that comes to mind?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who were their <strong>closest friends<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What were their <strong>favorite activities to do with family<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tell me about their <strong>married life<\/strong> (if applicable). How did they meet their spouse? Any special love story or memories?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who are their <strong>surviving family members<\/strong>? (spouse, children, grandchildren, siblings, etc.)<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Faith &amp; Spirituality<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"16\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Were they a member of a <strong>church or place of worship<\/strong>? If so, which one?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>How did they express their <strong>faith or beliefs<\/strong> in their daily life?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did they have a <strong>favorite Bible verse<\/strong> or passage?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Were there any <strong>Christian songs, hymns, or worship songs<\/strong> that were meaningful to them?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Did they serve in <strong>any ministries or outreach efforts<\/strong>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>What would they want their loved ones to remember most about <strong>their faith journey<\/strong>?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Funeral &amp; Service Preferences<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"22\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Would the family like an <strong>open casket viewing<\/strong>? Yes \/ No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you like to have a <strong>time for family and friends to share<\/strong> memories during the service?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are there any <strong>specific individuals<\/strong> who should speak at the service? (e.g., pastor, family member, friend)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you like any <strong>specific readings<\/strong> (Scripture, poetry, letters, etc.) included?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you like a <strong>video slideshow or photo collage<\/strong>? Yes \/ No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have <strong>specific music or songs<\/strong> you\u2019d like included?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Would you like a <strong>military tribute<\/strong> (if applicable)? Yes \/ No<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Do you have any <strong>special requests<\/strong> for the funeral or graveside service?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The church is willing to host a <strong>meal following the service<\/strong> \u2013 would you like this?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\"has-normal-font-size\"><strong><em>Basic menu:<\/em><\/strong><em> Ham \/ Mostaccioli \/ Mashed Potatoes \/ Vegetable \/ Desserts \/ Bread \/ Lemonade &amp; Coffee<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suggested Order (Funeral Service)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pre-service Music<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Opening Prayer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scripture Reading (Family\u2019s choice or pastor\u2019s selection)<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brief History &amp; Surviving Family Members Acknowledgment<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Memories Shared by Family\/ Friends<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Special Song or Worship Music<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pastor\u2019s Message <\/strong><em>(and personal thoughts)<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Prayer &amp; Final Words<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dismissal \/ Invitation for Post-Service Gathering<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Suggested Order (Graveside)<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Welcome &amp; Opening Words<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Scripture Reading<\/strong> &#8212; <em>Example: Psalm 23, John 14:1-6, or 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Short Reflection &amp; Words of Comfort<\/strong> &#8212; <em>A brief encouragement about hope in Christ and eternal life<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Closing Prayer<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Dismissal<\/strong> &#8212; <em>Opportunity for loved ones to place flowers, say personal goodbyes, and minister to personally speak to and comfort the family.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pre-Funeral Meeting Questionnaire (For use when meeting with the family of the deceased) Basic Information Personal Reflections &amp; Stories Faith &amp; Spirituality Funeral &amp; Service &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1474","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1474","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1474"}],"version-history":[{"count":1,"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1474\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1476,"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/1474\/revisions\/1476"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/chuckhilltoday.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1474"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}