Check the coffin color and design, the deceased's apparel, the background music, and the chair set-up, as well as plans for the funeral service at the scheduled time.

Check toilets for silent leaks by putting a few drops of food coloring in the tank; if the color shows up in the bowl indicating a leak, fixing it may be as simple as replacing the toilet's flapper.

TIP: Before you order a new front panel for a dishwasher door, check if yours is reversible, with a different color on the opposite side.