Sands Funeral Chapels

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.

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

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Sands Funeral Chapels 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.

Cremation and burial: Sands Funeral Chapels 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Sands Funeral Chapels to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

DNA preservation: Check with Sands Funeral Chapels 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.