Chevra Kadisha Chapel

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Chevra Kadisha Chapel offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Chevra Kadisha Chapel 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Chevra Kadisha Chapel 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.

Viewing and visitation: Chevra Kadisha Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Edmonton, Alberta cemetery, or other final resting place.