In preparation for or following the death of your loved one, many decisions need to be made. One such decision is which funeral home will handle the arrangements. View a list of funeral homes in Peoria County.
Important Information
To further assist you, we have developed a list of information and items that you will need when you meet with funeral home staff:
- Birthplace: city, state, and country
- Cemetery name and location, if applicable: city, county, and state
- Church affiliation
- Clothing, including undergarments, socks, dentures, glasses, and jewelry
- Date of birth and age
- Deceased's full legal name: first, middle, and last
- Education, highest grade completed
- Father's name: first, middle, and last
- Life insurance policies
- List of 6 to 8 pallbearers, if applicable
- Marital status
- Mother's name: first, middle, and last, including maiden name
- Name of surviving relatives and cities in which they live: spouse, parents, children, brothers, sisters, and grandchildren
- Name of surviving spouse, if applicable
- Occupation and place of employment
- One recent photograph for obituary and cosmetic purposes
- Organizations or memberships
- Residence: number and street, city, county, state, and zip code
- Social Security Number
- Special achievements
- Veteran's Discharge Papers, if applicable