MN Funeral Planning

Learn more about a specific topic and how to connect to additional resources and services. MORE INFORMATION Resources and checklists to assist with planning a funeral. Also provides information about pet funerals. A budget sheet, creative funeral ideas and a checklist for planning a funeral are available. Searchable resource lists for:

• Catering, flowers, reception sites, hotels and musicians
• Preplanning services
• Clergy and celebrants
• Cremation
• Funeral homes and memorial service sites
• Urns, caskets, monuments and markers
• Transportation
• Charitable contributions
• Videographers and photographers

Information also included on:

• Cemetery services
• Home funerals
• Organ and body donation
• Scattering ashes
• Vaults and mausoleums
• Writing a eulogy

After the funeral resources are available, including:

• Appraisers and auctioneers
• Wills, estate and probate
• Grief support
• Financial advisors
• Senior housing
• Long-Term care insurance

10/10/2025