Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Russellville, Alabama families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Akins Funeral Home Inc funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Akins Funeral Home Inc offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
DNA preservation: Check with Akins Funeral Home Inc about collecting and preserving a small sample of a deceased individual's DNA. This can be used for a range of purposes, including genealogy research, paternity testing, and forensic identification.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Akins Funeral Home Inc may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.