Towards the FUNERAL ARRANGEMENTS OF:

Madam Sabinah Arinola Olopade

Events Planning C h e c k l i s t
S a t u r day, Dec, 04, 2 0 2 1
 C H E C K L I S T & A C T I O N PO I N T S .
Hello Kaz,
Please find below some general checklist of the things you can put in view
as considerations for planning of Mummy’s burial arrangements. Please
note that it’s not all the items on the list that you need to consider. You can
also suggest and add other items as this is not all encompassing. Actions to
take are in red.
1. Pre-Ceremony Considerations:
i. Cemetry and Graveside Preparation:
You need to consider where she will be buried, make necessary
arrangements for preparations of the burial site according to
your taste and affordability. Documentations like Dead
Certificate should also be processed.
ii. Casket, Undertakers, Hearse and Pall Bearers.
You need to get a vendor for this depending on venue of
interment. Most times a single vendor provides all these.
2. INVITES:
Design, Printing & Distribution of Invitation Cards and Obituary
Posters, (Hard and E-Copies).
For the design of Artworks, we need the following:
- Pictures of Mummy (like 5 good full and half sized pics to choose
from)
- Mummy’s favourite colour(s)
- Details to include in IV and Posters (we will provide e-copies of
samples to guide.
3. Media Publications of Obituary in the Newspapers. (If
required)
i. Artwork Design
ii. In what Newspapers (Punch, Tribune or
Guardian).
iii. Dates of publication.
4. Design & Printing of Obituary Posters.
1. As stated in No.1 above
5. Design & Printing of Church Program for Service of Songs and
Funeral Service.
1. An issue for later compilation but the earlier the materials are
gathered the better. This has to be done with the church’s
guidance. A representative should be appointed to liase with
the Church on all matters concerning the church in respect of
the events.
6. Events & Locations. You need to consider the venues for the
following events that are essential part of the funeral
arrangements, viz:
i. Service of Songs/Wake Keeping (Venue can be in the house or
in a hall.)
ii. Family House Premises. (You might want to consider doing
some touch ups and/or face lifts for the house where major
events will be done.
iii. Lying-in-State Venues (ie will it be at a single or multiple
venues)
iv. Church: Which church will handle the funeral? You need to
inform the ministers and agree on dates with them. They will
also provide a sample for the programs and contents.
v. Church Premises. Discuss with Pastors on parking, etc.
vi. Reception Venue. You need to decide and book for the venue
for the Reception (and Service of Songs as applicable). You
might also like to consider the following when choosing,
- Power, Security, Ambiece (Air Conditioning, Parking, etc.
7. Catering (for Service of Songs, Wake-keep & Reception):
 i. List of caterers to be provided by family. 13. Security Arrangement for all the events.
ii. Approval of menu & numbers to be catered for all the events. i. Mobile Police to be arranged
iii. Small Chops And Finger Foods vendor ii. Bouncers to be arranged.
iii. Police Escorts
8. Drinks Supply.
Considerations is to be made for quantity and vendors to provide, 14. Ushers
Ice and serve the drinks. (Regular Drinks, Malt & Water, Cocktails & i. Ushers for the reception
Spirits, as applicable) for: ii. For the Service Of Songs?
i. Service of Songs
15. Hotel Accommodations (as might be needed).
ii. Wake-keep
16. Transportation (Buses/Vans for Guests and Family members).
iii. Funeral Reception

iv. After party (if any) 17. Music & Sound System for all events.
i. Reception - Live Band and DJ
ii. Service of Songs – to be coordinated with the Church.
9. Rentals of Canopies, Fans Chairs & Tables (as needed depending on
venues and what is available at the venues). 18. Other items for Consideration:
i. Service of Songs i. Souvenirs
ii. Standing Air conditioners for lying-in-state.?
ii. Wake-keep iii. Wreath
iii. Reception
iv. After party
10. Mobile Toilets. (If needed, depending on Venues)

11. COVID 19 Materials. (Facemasks and Hand Sanitizers).

12. Photography, Video Coverage & Online streaming (as needed).

i. For all events?.
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