The days after a funeral can feel overwhelming, and it helps to have a simple list to guide what comes next. This After the Funeral Checklist helps you track thank-you notes, keepsakes, legal paperwork, and follow-up tasks—one step at a time. Many families use these planning tools alongside templates, printing, and memorial resources available at The Funeral Program Site. Complete the form below and save as a PDF, or download blank After the Funeral Checklist and fill out.
Basic Follow-Up Details
Immediate Tasks (Next 24–72 Hours)
Thank-You Notes + Acknowledgments
Donations + Memorial Contributions
Obituary + Public Notices
Programs, Photos, and Keepsakes
Legal + Administrative Follow-Up
Home + Personal Items
Self-Care + Support (Because It Matters)
If you’d like to create additional keepsakes after the service—such as memorial bookmarks, prayer cards, or reprints of the funeral program—The Funeral Program Site can help with design and professional printing.
Final tip: choose one small category at a time (thank-yous, paperwork, keepsakes). You don’t have to do everything at once.
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