Needed Information

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Necessary Vital Information for Death Certificate

When we meet for the arrangement conference, we'll need to gather some important information to complete legal paperwork and begin the process. Having these details ready can help take some of the stress out of our time together, but don't worry if you don't have everything - we'll work through it together.


Necessary Information is needed mainly for the Death Certificate.  Keep in mind, each State has its own version of the Death Certificate and not all states require the same information:  The following list will satisfy requirements from most states.

Immediate Need Form

Your Personal Information

Information about the Decedent

Information for Obituary

Click here to download the printable PDF of the Vital Information list