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Funeral Preparation Form
Please note that this form can be used to prepare for a funeral of a person who is deceased, and it can also be used to prepare for a presently living person who wants to have their choices and options noted in advance. Wherever the form asks for information about the "nominee/ deceased" it is asking information about the person you are planning/pre-planning a funeral for
Please select the most accurate answer for why you are filling out this form
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As an advanced preparation to let family, funeral directors and parish know my future plans
To prepare for a funeral where the death of the nominee appears to be imminent
To begin preparation for a funeral where the person nominated has already passed away
Please select which type this application is:
This is an advance preparation to plan ahead for the future
Preparation for a person who is deceased
Preparation for a person who is approaching death
Full given names of person whom you are preparing funeral arrangements for: (including first name and all given middle names and surname. (that is, the nominee/deceased)
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IF the nominee/deceased has a name they are widely known as, if so, please write here. IF not, please write their given first name here:
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Date of birth of nominee
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For women: Maiden surname. Did the nominee/ deceased have a maiden name prior to marriage. If so, please write here: (if not applicable, please leave blank)
Place of birth of Nominee
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If applicable, date of death of nominee
if applicable, place of death of nominee
name of person who is completing this form: (please note, this is asking for the name of person who is filling out the form and who will be the contact for further information).
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Contact address of person preparing this form:
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contact phone number of person preparing this form:
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Email address of contact person
Was this person baptised/ Christened. If so, please write church denomination and if known approximate date and place. if not, please write: "Not Baptised," or if you are not sure, please write "not known"
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When the funeral is finalised and the date, location and time are set, will you give the parish permission to let people know these details if they contact us and ask for where and when is the funeral taking place?
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Yes you are welcome to let anyone who inquires know of the date, time and location of the funeral and they are welcome to attend and please put the name of the deceased in the newsletter in the prayers for the recently deceased section
No, we are wanting to keep the event private and so, if people inquire into the ceremony please do not give any information.
Any other advice regarding these matters:-
Any other advice regarding these matters:-
Did the nominee have a patron Saint(s), or Confirmation name or a saint they were particularly devoted to? If so, please write the name of the Saint(s) here:
Please select one of the following options: (If there are very few people who are familiar with a Mass/Eucharist, it is recommended that a prayer service be conducted instead).
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Christian Funeral Prayer service in the catholic church, all concluding at the church.
Christian Funeral Prayer service in the catholic church followed by committal at gravesite
Christian Funeral Prayer service at a crematorium chapel, all concluding there
Christian Funeral Prayer service all at the gravesite
Christian Funeral Prayer service in the catholic church followed by short committal service at crematorium chapel (NB: this rarely occurs nowadays, often the farewell now happens at the church, with the option above)
Christian Funeral Mass (Requiem Mass - eg Eucharistic Prayer and Communion) in the catholic church, concluding at the church
Christian Funeral Mass (Requiem Mass -eg Eucharistic Prayer and Communion) in the catholic church followed by committal at the gravesite
Location: (Please note that funerals at Surfers Paradise Church are normally conducted at the Sacred Heart Church, Clear Island Waters, due to logistical issues).
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Clear Island Waters
Stella Maris Catholic Church, Broadbeach (subject to availability)
Other, please specify:
Other, please specify:
Please select one of the following choices for your Funeral Directors (local)
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Above & Beyond Funerals
Gentle Touch Funerals
Gold Coast Community Funerals
Heritage Brothers Funeral Services
Holy Cross Funerals
Integrity Funerals
Newhaven Funerals, Cremation & Memorial Gardens
Parkview Funeral Homes
Simplicity
Somerville Funerals
White Lady Funerals
Other Funeral director's name here (please write in), or alternately, please write "TBA"
Other Funeral director's name here (please write in), or alternately, please write "TBA"
Please list here any particular qualities about the Deceased/nominee that you would particularly like to give thanks for in their life. That is, could you list as many qualities and values in your beloved, that you will cherish, and honour always and would like to encourage those qualities and values in the lives of others too. (Or, if this is a preparation in advance by yourself for your own funeral wishes, please list the blessings and values and principles that you cherish in your life and hope to encourage for others).
Please write any groups, clubs, sports, associations etc that the nominee was a part of
Please write here the name of the spouse of the nominee (if predeceased, please write "deceased" in brackets):
Please write the names of the parents of the nominee, and if they have pre-deceased, please write in brackets beside their name "deceased."
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Living Children of the nominee/deceased - Full Names & Birth Dates:
Deceased Children - Full Names & Birth Dates:
Grandchildren's names and partners/spouses [please put (deceased) if applicable].
please write names of surviving relatives of the nominee: with the relationship beside them, eg (mother), (Brother)
names of any close relatives who have predeceased nominee (and what is their relation to the deceased/nominee) eg brother, sister, close friend - people you would particularly want to make acknowledgement of in the ceremony)
Are there any other significant persons whom you would like to be kept in mind in our thoughts at the time of this funeral. People whom it would be remiss not to make mention of. (We understand that we cannot name everyone, but there may be a last surviving elder relative, or a significant life-long friend or companion who would be nice to mention).
Photograph of the Nominee suitable for featuring on front of Funeral Booklet
Usual Occupation(s) of the deceased/nominee
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Marital Status:
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If widowed, spouse's date & place of death:
Choices for the actual Funeral ceremony
Would you be requiring our church Organist/soloist for the play of the hymns you select for the ceremony?
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Yes please, we would like to book the parish organist/soloist
We will let you know later
We have our own musician/ soloist in mind- please note that they should be familiar with how church music functions in a ceremony and play suitable music befitting the church setting
other- (please describe)
Entrance hymn choices. (Please note that since this is a Christian/church service, the suitability of the music needs to reflect the occasion. Please confirm with the priest if in doubt).
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AMAZING GRACE
PRAISE GOD FROM WHOM ALL BLESSINGS FLOW
COME AS YOU ARE
HERE I AM LORD
GATHER US IN
GLORY AND PRAISE TO OUR GOD
COME TO THE WATER
WE REMEMBER
THOUGH THE MOUNTAINS MAY FALL
BE NOT AFRAID
JESUS COME TO US
WE ARE COMPANIONS ON THE JOURNEY
ON EAGLES WINGS
EAGLES WINGS
Reflective instrumental music
Other, please specify:
Other, please specify:
Please click the link below for extra resources and options
For detailed selections of readings and hymns, please see this link
Choices for ceremony -
Reading from the bible: You can choose two from this list (one reading and an optional second reading) (these reading choices must be reading from the Holy Bible, and cannot be replaced with a non-biblical text).
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Second letter of St Paul to Timothy (2 Tim 4:6b-8) - "I have run the good race..."
THE BOOK OF WISDOM (3: 1-6, 9). "Grace and mercy await those he has chosen.
THE FIRST LETTER OF SAINT PAUL TO THE CORINTHIANS (13: 4-8) "love is patient and kind, love never ends."
THE BOOK OF the APOCALYPSE (14: 13). They can rest forever after their work, since their good deeds go with them."
The letter of Saint Paul to the Philippians (4:4-9). Fill your minds with everything that is true, everything that is noble, everything that is good ...Then the God of peace will be with you
The book of Wisdom (4:7-10a, 14-15). Length of days is not what makes life honourable.
The Prophet ISAIAH (25: 6-9). On this mountain, i shall prepare a banquet. Every tear will be wiped away.
THE BOOK OF ECCLESIASTES (3:1-8: 11). There is a time and a season for everything under heaven.
The Second letter of Saint Paul to TIMOTHY (4: 6-8). Run the good race, kept the faith (longer)
First letter of St Paul to thethessalonians (4:13-18). We will not have any advantage over those who have gone before us. They shall be the first to rise. We shall meet them.
The letter of St Paul to the Philippians. (1:1-7a, 9-11). I thank my God whenever I think of you
The letter of St Paul to the Philippians (3:20-21). For us, our homeland is in heaven
The letter of St Paul to the Romans. (8:31-35. 37-39). Nothing can separate us from the love of God.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans. (14:7-9, 11). Whether we are alive or dead, we belong to the Lord.
From the First Letter of John (1 John 3:14,-16). We have passed out of death and into life.
The second letter of St Paul to the. Corinthians (4:14 - 5:1). When our earthly tent is folded up, we gain an everlasting home in heaven.
The second letter of St Paul to Timothy (2:8-13). If we have died with him, we will also live with him.
The book of Revelation (7:9-10, 15-17). In heaven there was a huge number, impossible to cound. I shall wipe away every tear from their eyes.
The first letter of St John (3:1-2). We are already children of God. We shall be like him and see him as he really is.
The letter of St Paul to the Ephesians (1:3-5). We are the adopted children of God.
The letter of St Paul to the Philippians (1:1-7a, 9-11) i thank my God for you. (longer)
The letter of Paul to the Romans (6:3-5, 8-11). All of us who have been baptized into Christ Jesus
From the Song of Songs (8:6-7). Love is stronger than death.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans (8:31-35. 37-39). Nothing can come between us and the love of Jesus. (shorter)
The book of Lamentations (3:21-26). This is what i shall tell my soul and so recover hope. IT is good to wait in silence for the Lord to Save.
The book of the Revelation (21:1-5). The Lord will wipe away death. No more tears, sadness.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans (Romans 8:14-23). What we suffer in this life cannot be compared with the reward that awaits us in the next.
The letter of St Paul to the Romans (5:5-11). Now that we have been reconciled, surely we may count on being saved by the life of his Son
St Paul to the Romans (5:17-21) Jesus Christ, will cause everyone to reign in life. He is to judge everyone, alive or dead. All who believe in Jesus will have their sins forgiven through his name.
First letter of Saint Peter (1:3-9). He has given us a new birth into a living hope through the resurrection. A birth into an inheritance that is imperishable, ..kept in heaven for you.
2 Corinthians (4:6-11). We are like clay jars in which this treasure is stored. The real power comes from God and not from us
First letter of St Paul to the Corinthians (15:54-57). Death is swallowed up in victory. Death, where is your victory?
The book of Job (19:1, 23-27). Inscribed this as a monument. I know my avenger lives. He shall set me close to him.
The prophet Daniel (12:1-3). Your own people will be spared, all those whose names are found. Written in the Book.
Second book of Maccabees (12:43-4). The hope in the resurrection in real.
Other Bible verse of your choice (not a gospel, but from one of the old or new testament books of letters)
Other Bible verse of your choice (not a gospel, but from one of the old or new testament books of letters)
PSALM: (sung)
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THE LORD’S MY SHEPHERD. (CRIMOND) TRADITIONAL
THE LORD IS MY SHEPHERD AND I WANT TO FOLLOW. (B. BONIWELL)
ISAIAH 49 (I WILL NEVER FORGET YOU, MY PEOPLE)
LIKE A SHEPHERD
Spoken Psalm at this point - eg The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm (23), not sung but spoken by everyone together
Spoken Psalm at this point - eg The Lord is My Shepherd Psalm (23), not sung but spoken by one reader with a response by everyone
or one of the spoken options in the book, please specify option number:
or one of the spoken options in the book, please specify option number:
Please choose a Gospel passage for the Priest to the readout.
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JOHN 14: 1 – 6. Do not let your hearts be troubled. There are many rooms in my Father's House.
Matthew (11:25-30). Come to me all you who labour and are burdened. and you will find rest.
John (10: 11-18). I am the Good shepherd. I know mine and they know me.
John (10: 14,27-30) Good shepherd (shorter).
JOHN 11:17-27. I am the Resurrection and the life. The raising of lazarus.
MATTHEW 5: 1-12. The Beatitudes. Happy are the poor in spirit...
Matthew (25:31-40). In so far as you did this to the least of my brothers and sisters, you did it to me, says the LOrd.
John (6:38-40). I shall lose nothing of all that he has given to me, and raise them up on the last day.
Luke (2:22-35). Now, Master, you can let your servant go in peace, for my eyes have seen your salvation.
John (15: 1,4-5, 7-8). I am the vine and you are the branches.
Mark (10:13-16). Let the little children come to me and do not stop them, for it is to these that the kingdom of God belongs.
John (12:23-24). Unless a seed falls into the ground and dies, it remains but a single grain, but if it dies, it yields a rich harvest.
Matthew (6:25-34). God knows what you need. Can anyone add a single hour to their life by worrying.
John (19:25-30). Jesus on the Cross. Gives his mother into the care of his disciple.
Luke (23:33. 39-43). "Jesus remember me when you come into your Kingdom."
Luke (24:13-35). THe disciples on the road to Emmaus. They recognised him in the breaking of the bread.
John (5:24-29). All who listen to my word and believe it, have eternal life.
John (6:51-58). Anyone who eats this bread will live forever. The Bread come down from heaven.
John (17:24-26). I want those you have given me, Father, to be with me in glory.
Other Gospel passage for the priest to read:
Other Gospel passage for the priest to read:
Preparation of the Gifts Hymn - The following is a choice only if you are having a full Funeral Mass - with Eucharist and communion with the blessing of bread and wine -
Be Still My Friends (I ask you my friends to be still, and know that I am here with you).
Like a Shepherd (if not used as a psalm earlier)
quiet instrumental music (without words)
another suitable well known Christian hymn -
another suitable well known Christian hymn -
Communion and Thanksgiving reflection hymns: The following is a choice only if you are having a full Funeral Mass - with Eucharist and communion with the blessing of bread and wine - then please choose one or two suitable Communion/ Thanksgiving reflection hymns (this is for singing as people come forward to receive Holy Communion and after communion as a reflection.
ONE BREAD ONE BODY
I AM THE BREAD OF LIFE
I HEARD THE VOICE OF JESUS SAY
BLEST ARE THEY
IN THE BREAKING OF THE BREAD
Lord, I know YOU ARE NEAR. (formerly ‘YAHWEH, I KNOW YOU ARE NEAR’).
JESUS REMEMBER ME (TAIZE)
EYE HAS NOT SEEN
ALL I ASK OF YOU IS FOREVER TO REMEMBER ME AS LOVING YOU
ONLY A SHADOW
THE LORD IS THE GOD OF MY SALVATION (FORMERLY, YAHWEH IS THE GOD OF MY SALVATION)
I’LL BE ALWAYS LOVING YOU
WE WALK BY FAITH
I Thank My God (Scripture in Song P 15)
Gentle As Silence (Folder)
Be Not Afraid (AOV 1 – 114)
We Are Many Parts (AOV 1 – 86)
Beatitudes (Spirit of Love P 33)
The Fullness of God (AOV 2 – 62)
GALILEE SONG (“SO I LEAVE MY BOATS BEHIND, LEAVE THEM ON FAMILIAR SHORES”)
Hail Mary (Gentle Woman)
Ave Maria
Other, please specify:
Other, please specify:
Final (recessional) exit hymn:
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BLEST BE THE LORD
HOW GREAT THOU ART
GALILEE SONG
CITY OF GOD
MORNING HAS BROKEN
CREATE A NEW HEART, HOLY GOD
STRONG AND CONSTANT
other, please specify:
other, please specify:
Eulogy (optional). Please write the name of the person who will be reading the eulogy. In the Catholic Funeral rite, there is the option for a brief sharing of a Eulogy by one family member or a friend on behalf of the family. Please note that long eulogies or many different speeches are not as effective. The total time for Eulogies is suggested to be approximately four to ten minutes in total. Further speeches after the main family eulogy can tend to take away from the impact of the main eulogy. As we know, the worth of a loved-one is not to be measured by the number of words used in a eulogy. The formal eulogy should be only one or two pages long and ought to be written out and never unscripted. This is a time for a formal thanksgiving of your loved one’s life. Please write the name of the person who will be reading the eulogy.
For Returned services personnel only: Was the nominee/deceased a Returned Services person. Would you like an RSL tribute as part of the funeral ceremony? (Please note, this option is subject to the conditions and eligibility criterion and availability of the service as set down by the RSL).
Yes please, an RSL tribute (your family or the funeral director will need to contact RSL and arrange someone to attend the ceremony for this element of the service)
No thank you. No RSL tribute.
The names of the one or more readers who can read out the Prayers of intercession in the ceremony.
Please choose tick all prayers of Intercession(s) you would like to read out, and you can also add your own at the end. (Please note you are very welcome to choose all of these prayers, as they are only short intentions)
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Let us pray for the comfort and consolation of N.’s family, relatives and friends. Lord, hear us.
For our relatives and friends who have gone before us, and for all who have helped us: that they may now be enjoying a Heavenly reward for their goodness and kindness. Lord, hear us.
For people everywhere who are grieving. That the pain they endure may not be too much to bear. And that they may experience consolation from Christ who suffered, died and rose again to give us eternal life. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray for the virtues of faith, hope and love. That we may be strengthened and reassured in our daily lives. Lord, hear us.
Let us pray that God’s love and strength may be strong in the hearts of the young people. That they may be inspired by the values they cherished in Barry’s life, and continue those qualities in their own. Lord, hear us.
For N., who began eternal life with Jesus in Baptism: That our merciful and loving God will grant Barry a place of peace and light in God’s heavenly Kingdom. Lord, hear us.
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Offertory procession: The following is a choice only if you are having a full Funeral Mass - with Eucharist and communion with the blessing of bread and wine - please propose two or so members of your family (or a couple of friends) who can bring forward the gifts of bread and wine at the offertory procession
Where there is a graveside commital planned, Would you like the Priest to invite people to attend this, or is it just a private ceremony
There is no graveside service, it is all finishing here
Yes please, invite everyone to the grave, and it will be at...
No thank you, it will be a private ceremony
No thank you, it will be a private ceremony
Would you like the Priest to announce a gathering for refreshments for after the funeral, at a specified location. If so, please write where you are proposing to have the refreshments.
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No thanks, no announcement of refreshments
Yes please, we wil let you know where the refreshments location is as soon as we confirm this
Yes please, refreshments at..
Yes please, refreshments at..
Please write here any further instructions, notes or questions:
Questions or Comments:
A note for those who are filling out this form as an advanced preparation for themselves. When you complete this form and receive an email back, please print this form out take it to your nominated funeral director, and also leave a copy with your next of kin and a copy in the place you leave all your important documents. You can also leave a copy of this with your will, but sometimes this is only seen after the funeral so, please ensure your wishes are communicated to all the necessary people in advance.