GMP Funeral Planner
Public FAQ
A compassionate, practical FAQ to guide families step by step. Links point to Ghana Memorial Products
Initial Steps
What are the very first actions to take after a death?
Documentation
Why is the death certificate important and how quickly should we get it?
Notification
Who should we inform officially besides family?
One-Week Observance
What happens at the Christian one-week observance in Ghana?
Committee & Roles
Should we form a funeral planning committee?
Funeral Director
Do we need a funeral director and when should we hire one?
Venue
How do we select a church/chapel and burial site?
Cemetery
What cemetery arrangements should we make in advance?
Service Participants
Who typically participates in the service?
Liturgy & Music
What elements go into a Christian funeral order of service?
Timing
When should family arrive at the venue on the day of service?
How far in advance should tasks be scheduled?
Printed Materials
Which printed items are customary?
Obituary
What should an obituary include?
Announcements
When do we send funeral announcements or posters?
Transportation
What transport logistics are typical?
Seating & Flow
How do we manage guest seating and flow?
Displays & Media
Can we display photos and a memory table?
Sound & Livestream
Should we arrange sound and livestream?
Body Preparation
What body preparation is common?
Casket/Urn
How do we choose a casket or urn?
Flowers
Any guidance on flowers and delivery?
Ghanaian Traditions
What attire is typical in Ghanaian Christian funerals?
Donations (Nsawa)
How are donations handled at Ghanaian funerals?
One-Year Memorial
What is the one-year memorial about?
Reception
Should we host a reception, and who coordinates it?
After Service
What follow-up tasks are recommended after the service?
Budgeting
What are the main cost areas to budget for?
Cost Control
How can we control costs without losing dignity?
Public Notices
When should we inform newspapers or radio?
Programme Content
What goes into a funeral brochure/programme?
Day-Of Logistics
Who should be on-site before guests arrive?
Weather Plan
How do we plan for weather on the day?
Procession
Any tips for the procession to the cemetery?
Checklist
Is there a master checklist we can follow?
Programme Content
What goes into a funeral brochure/programme?
Posters & Banners
Are funeral posters and banners customary in Ghana?
Pallbearers
Do we need professional pallbearers?
Cultural Sensitivities
Can we include traditional elements within a Christian funeral?
Appreciation
How should we express thanks after the funeral?
Records
What records should we keep?
Using the Planner
How does the GMP Funeral Planner help?
Budget Tool
Can the Planner help us estimate and track costs?
Communication
How do we coordinate invitations and attendance?
Templates
Are there templates for programmes and notices?
On-Site Checks
What last-minute checks are essential before the service?
Honoraria
Whom should we prepare honoraria for?
Cremation
Are there special steps for cremation?
Guest Management
How do we estimate attendees and plan catering?
Facilities
What facilities should we consider for larger crowds?
Accounts & Reporting