Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory 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 Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Viewing and visitation: Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
DNA preservation: Check with Nelson-Berna Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
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.