1. Introduction to Funeral Planning

2. Initial Considerations Viewing / Vigil Planning Funeral / Memorial Service Graveside Service Wake / Reception

3. INITIAL CONSIDERATIONS

4. Initial Planning Meeting Determine Department’s Capabilities Begin filling in Command Structure –NIMS ICS –Other structure as appropriate Identify Budget Safety!! Incident Commander OperationsLogisticsPlanning

5. What is available? American Flag Apparatus Escort Badge Shrouding Bag Pipes / Bugler Bell Service Burial in Uniform Color Guard Crossed Aerials Eulogy(ies) Fire Department Caisson Family Liaison Officer Fire Department Chaplain Flags at Half-Staff Flag Presentation Formations Honor Guard Memorial Fund Pallbearers (departmental) Presentation of Badge Readings Station Bunting Taps Transportation (family) Vehicle Bunting

6. Family Planning Meeting Determine Type of Funeral –Line-of-Duty / Public / Private Determine family religion / culture Determine any family special needs / special wishes

7. Follow-up Department Meeting Identify Uniform standards Set schedule for planning meetings and departmental briefings –Daily “information dump” –Consider including in planning meetings –Daily briefings for all departmental personnel Identify apparatus to be used in funeral Begin coordinating standby apparatus Escort from ME to funeral home

8. VIEWING / VIGIL PLANNING

9. Initial Vigil Planning Appoint vigil coordinator Confirm vigil location and hours Pre-walk location –Logistics –Honor Guard

10. Vigil Planning Coordinate with funeral director Plan any special ceremonies Secure family home Personnel / staffing concerns Communications

11. Vigil Logistics Parking Rehabilitation Medical standby –Addressing medical emergencies Mental health / peer support Honey Wagons

12. Vigil Planning Be prepared for the unexpected

13. MEMORIAL / FUNERAL PLANNING

14. Funeral Planning Appoint Memorial / Funeral Coordinator Confirm funeral location and time Coordinate with: –Clergy / Officiant –Funeral director Pre-walk ceremony location

15. Honor Guard Considerations Mustering uniformed personnel Funeral protocols Pallbearers Additional resources Color Guard Ceremonial wall

16. Logistical Concerns Personnel / staffing Rehabilitation Medical Standby / Emergencies Mental health / peer support Honey Wagons Parking / Seating plans Communications

17. Order of Service (SAMPLE) Formation Procession Blessing Readings Eulogy(ies) Recession

18. Honor, Dignity and Respect

19. PROCESSION PLANNING

20. Procession Planning Identify Procession Coordinator Pre-Plan Procession route Identify apparatus to be used –Caisson –Pallbearers –Family vehicles –Garrison flag

21. Procession Planning Honor Guards / Color Guards / Pipers Transportation needs Mass Transit Apparatus Participation –Size and number

22. Order of Processions (SAMPLE) Funeral Home – Church –Lead escort –Affected Department –Affected Chief –Honorary pallbearers –Pallbearers –Caisson –Family / Friends –Rear escort Church – Graveside –Lead escort –Visiting PD / FD –Local PD / Officials –Affected Department –Affected Chief –Honorary Pallbearers –Pallbearers –Caisson –Family / Friends –Rear escort

23. INTERNMENT PLANNING

24. Internment Planning Appoint Cemetery Coordinator Confirm Cemetery location / time Coordinate with: –Funeral Director –Clergy –Cemetery Liaison

25. Logistical Considerations Honor Guard Communications Staffing Rehabilitation Medical Standby Peer support Tent / Canopy?

26. Parking Concerns Parking location(s) Weight / length allowances Shuttle(s) Special needs Others

27. Internment Order of Service (SAMPLE) Arrival Religious Ceremony Military Honors Fire Service Honors Conclusion

28. RECEPTION PLANNING

29. Reception Planning Identify Reception Coordinator Confirm Location / Time Parking Refreshments Family Considerations

30. Final Thoughts Attention to Detail –All the Time, Every Time Steer the Ship Not “our” funeral