Clothing Guidelines

We fully dress the deceased to preserve their dignity and help them look as “normal” as possible. As a general rule, the clothing is not returned to the family*, however jewelry and other items that are displayed in the casket can either be returned or left with the deceased.

You may bring the clothing with you to the arrangement meeting or bring it to the funeral home later. However, we do prefer to have the clothing by 12 noon at least one day before the visitation. If you have any questions, please call our offices at 440-516-5555 or 216-291-3530.

Clothing for the deceased should include:  Long sleeves and a high neckline  Undergarments - including underwear, socks, t-shirt, bra, stockings, etc. as appropriate  Shoes (optional)  Glasses, a wig or a hairpiece (if normally worn)  Hair dye MUST be provided by the family and at the funeral home by 12 noon the day before the visitation  A recent photo (You can e-mail photo to [email protected])  Jewelry, a rosary or any other items to be placed in the casket.

All items (clothing, jewelry, etc.) will be inventoried by a DeJohn Funeral Homes staff person when you bring them in. We will ask you to sign the inventory list before you leave to ensure we have itemized all of the pieces.

* If there is an article of clothing you wish to be returned, please be sure to tell the staff person when you bring the clothing in.

Rev. 5-2016

Willoughby Hills ~ Chesterland ~ South Euclid ~ Chardon

Clothing List

FULL NAME OF DECEASED:

Would you like the articles of clothing your loved one was wearing when taken into our care, or extra clothing, RETURNED to the family -or- DISCARDED by the funeral home? (please circle)

Simply indicate below if you are bringing in the following items. Please note that all shirts or tops must have long sleeves and high collars. WOMENS MENS Dress ______Undergarments: Shirt ______Undergarments: Top ______Bra ______Tie ______Undershirt _____ Sweater ______Slip ______Jacket ______Underwear _____ Skirt ______Socks ______Suit ______Socks _____ Slacks ______Stockings ______Pants ______Shoes ______Underwear ______Belt ______Shoes ______Other ______Other ______

Additional Items: Glasses ______Watch ______Hair Dye ______(provided by the family) Jewelry ______Rosary ______Nail Polish ______(provided by the family) Photo ______Make up ______Lipstick ______(provided by the family) Perfume/Cologne_____ (provided by the family) If your loved one was a veteran, would you like a retired flag to be buried/cremated with them? Y N

Other/Special Instructions:______

Funeral Home Staff will fill out the following:

Date Received: Funeral Director in Charge: Flag? Y N

Location: WH CL SE CH High Collar______Long Sleeves______

Jewelry List ______Stays Return ______Stays Return ______Stays Return ______Stays Return

Signature of Family Member: ______

Received by: ______

Dressed by: ______

Willoughby Hills ~ Chesterland ~ South Euclid ~ Chardon