My Final Wishes: A Free Form to Fill In and Print

Write down what you’d want, in your own words, so your family never has to guess. Fill it in here, then print it or save it as a PDF.

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YOUR WISHES Cremation, service, keepsakes
YOUR PEOPLE Who decides, who to call
YOUR WORDS A message for your family
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My final wishes

Fill in as much or as little as you like. Your answers save as you type, only on this device.

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1. About me The basics your family will need.
2. My cremation The choices your family would otherwise have to make.
Type of cremation

What is water cremation?

A private family goodbye before the cremation
3. Remembering me Any gathering, and what would make it feel like you.
A memorial service or gathering
4. My cremated remains Where you’d like them to rest.
My cremated remains should be
5. My obituary notes Details only you know, written down for your family.
6. My people Who should be in charge, and who should be told.

In Illinois, you can name this person in writing. See who can authorize a cremation in Illinois.

7. Where my papers are So your family can find what they need.

Please don’t write account numbers or your Social Security number on this form.

8. A message for my family Anything you’d like them to know, in your own words.

This form records your wishes for your family. It isn’t a legal document. When you’re ready, a prepaid plan puts your wishes on file with us at today’s price.

What to do with your finished form

Three small steps that make a big difference for your family.

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Keep it with your papers

Print it or save it as a PDF, and keep it with your will and important papers. A PDF is easy to send to family.

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Talk it over

Share it with the person you’d want in charge, so they know where it is and what you want.

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Lock in the cost

When you’re ready, a prepaid plan puts your choices on file with us and locks in today’s price.

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Reviewed by Milos Djordjevic, Licensed Funeral Director, Licensed Insurance Agent and Owner Updated November 2026

Final wishes form questions

Is this form a legal document?

No. It records your wishes so your family knows what you want. To make your arrangements official and lock in the cost, you can put a prepaid plan in place. To name the person who will make decisions, see who can authorize a cremation in Illinois.

Is what I type sent to Caring Cremations?

No. Your answers are saved only in this browser on this device, so you can come back and finish later. If you’re using a shared computer, tap “Clear the form” when you’re done.

Should I include my Social Security number?

Leave it off this form. Keep it with your will or other important papers, and never send it by email or text.

Where should I keep my finished form?

With your will and important papers. Tell the person you’d want in charge where it is. Many people also email a PDF to a family member.

How is this different from the pre-planning checklist?

The checklist lists everything to decide and gather. This form is where you write down your own answers.

Can you help me fill it in?

Yes. Call us at (773) 866-2273 and a funeral director will go through it with you. Calling doesn’t commit you to anything.

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WHAT FAMILIES SAY

In Their Own Words

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“Caring Cremations was so thorough in making arrangements ahead of time for the passing of my sister. Then when the time came, everything went smoothly. They attended to details in a timely fashion.”
M Monika L. Google review
“Caring Cremations was very easy to set up (I did it in advance). Prices were competitive. The documentation was all available via email. The people I worked with were respectful, punctual, kind and considerate.”
D Dorothy A. Google review
“…I found it easy to make pre-arrangements and even found an urn that perfectly reflected my dad’s personality. When the time came to actually have him cremated, Caring Cremations was easy to reach and responded quickly. It was easy for me to finish paying online.”
J Judy S. Google review
“…The owner, Milos, was so sympathetic and supportive, as I had a lot of questions beforehand. When it came time for the cremation, everything went as planned and we were very happy we had chosen them in advance.”
L Laura N. Google review
“…In each instance we have experienced clear, detailed information and most importantly sensitivity in very tough to navigate emotional situations. They offer various option for pre-planning which we used in 2 of the 3 instances. Highly recommend working with them.”
P Peggy M. Google review
“Every interaction with him or his staff was professional and compassionate. They made the process feel effortless. … Having prices posted on their website for the different services let me know what to expect for final cost.”
K Keena Google review
“I arranged everything online on their website with their very easy process. Prices were affordable. Great communication and prompt replies from Vivian. She’s professional, kind and compassionate.”
J Jennifer F. Google review

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Ready to turn your wishes into a plan?

A prepaid plan puts your wishes on file with us and locks in today’s price. Start online whenever you’re ready, or call us with any questions. Calling doesn’t commit you to anything.

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Our Chicago funeral home

Most families arrange everything online or by phone, and we answer 24 hours a day. When you’d like to meet with us in person, or to pick up your loved one’s cremated remains, come to our funeral home in Irving Park.

Caring Cremations – Irving Park

FUNERAL HOME AND ARRANGEMENT OFFICE
3521 N. Pulaski Rd. Chicago, IL 60641
(773) 866-2273
Cremated remains are picked up here. If you can’t come in person, ask us about secure shipping.
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Map of Chicago showing Caring Cremations in the Loop, in Sauganash and at the funeral home at 3521 N. Pulaski Rd. in Irving Park, where cremated remains are picked up

We also have offices in the Loop and Sauganash, shown on the map. Meetings and pickups are at our Pulaski Road funeral home.