Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Johns Ridout's Mortuary (Elmwood Chapel) offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Plan the service: Work with the Johns Ridout's Mortuary (Elmwood Chapel) to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Cremation and burial: Johns Ridout's Mortuary (Elmwood Chapel) can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.
Consultation and planning: Johns Ridout's Mortuary (Elmwood Chapel) can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Birmingham, Alabama cemetery, or other final resting place.