Your screens can only fit so much so acronyms are needed to keep everything neat and tidy. Here are the definitions to help you understand more clearly.
Arranger
The staff member who is looking after the funeral arrangements
Service
The day, date, location and time of when the funeral service is.
Each day of the week will be represented by a different colour
Deceased Loc
Deceased Location – where the deceased is currently. Particularly helpful for teams with multiple clinical care locations.
Viewing Location
Showing either if there is No Viewing or Yes Viewing with the location listed.
Viewing Notes
Any important information to make your team aware of for the viewing
Lid
Instructions if the Coffin / Casket will be open or closed during the viewing.
Signed off
Staff signing off they have checked name plate & deceased’s ID.
No – Not still to check
Yes – Staff have completed this check
Prep
The type of preparation required for this client. Please note your team may have different terminology for these choices.
Prep St…
Clinical Care Preparation Status
Req (Required)
Prog (In Progress)
Comp (Completed)
Jewellery
Any personal effects with instructions marked as RTF (return to family) or Remain (with the deceased).
