Make arrangements: Meet with the Hayward's Thomson & Irving Funeral Chapels 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Hayward's Thomson & Irving 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.
Consultation and planning: Hayward's Thomson & Irving Funeral Chapels 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Victoria, British Columbia cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Hayward's Thomson & Irving 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.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Hayward's Thomson & Irving Funeral Chapels may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Victoria, British Columbia in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.