Preplanning Checklist
Optional notes before a conversation — not a sales form, and not homework you must finish alone.
Use this list only if it helps. Many Cochrane-area families jot a few thoughts, then sit down with us; others prefer to talk first and fill in details later. Either path is fine.
People & places
- Who should we call first when the time comes?
- Where might a gathering feel right — our Cochrane chapel, a local church, outdoors, or somewhere else in the foothills?
- Is there a cemetery, niche, or family plot already in mind?
- Who among your family should hold a copy of your wishes?
Ceremony & care
- Burial, cremation, or still deciding — and any faith or cultural traditions to honour
- Tone of the gathering: traditional, quieter memorial, celebration of life, or a later remembrance
- Music, readings, photos, clothing, flowers, or charitable gifts in lieu
- Anyone you would like to speak, officiate, or help with the service
- Notes for an obituary — the stories and details that matter most
Practical details
- Where your will and key documents are kept
- Whether you want to explore funding options now, later, or not at all
- Questions for our team about pricing, cemeteries, or logistics
- Anything else your family should know that is easy to forget in a hurry
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Call Cochrane Country Funeral Home anytime — serving Cochrane, Canmore, Calgary, Cremona, Sundre, Bragg Creek, and Springbank. Download our Essential Information for Arrangements worksheet to begin gathering details before your meeting.
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