Vital Statistics- (These items will be used to complete a death certificate and compile an obituary notice for the newspaper)

Deceased’s full name
Date of Birth
City & State of Birth
Deceased’s address (inside city or village limits (y/n))
How long has he/she resided there
Father’s Name
Mother’s Maiden Name
Veteran (y/n) – if yes we will need a copy of his/her discharge (DD 214)
Name of Cemetery
City & State of Cemetery
Cemetery lot description
List of family members who preceded the deceased in death
List of surviving family members
List of membership in any groups or organizations
Church affiliation and Clergy member to officiate

Photograph – If possible try to locate a good photograph of your loved one. This picture may be used in the newspaper and web page obituaries, on prayer cards or memorial folders, and will be helpful to the beautician. Find any picture you like; we will crop and edit it for you.

Clothing – It is customary for the deceased to be dressed in attire they wore most often.
For men it may be a suit or sport coat and tie. However, it may also be the uniform of an organization in which he was a member or his favorite jeans. For women, a dress or slacks and a sweater or blazer are often used. A full set of underclothing is also recommended. You may bring shoes; however, they are not necessary.

Jewelry – You may bring along any type of jewelry that you wish your loved one to wear during visiting hours. Your funeral director will check with you to see which items you would like to remain with the deceased and which items you prefer to have removed before burial. We discourage using jewelry with great monetary value.

Family Photographs & Other Items – Renner Funeral Home has several magnetic memory boards which families may use to make a photo collage. It has been our experience that many families find the sorting out of old photos to be very therapeutic during this time of loss. Displaying photos and other memorabilia during the visitation hours help celebrate the deceased’s life and help others gain an understanding of his/her personality.