Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Bakersfield, California cemetery, or other final resting place.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Bakersfield, California families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Viewing and visitation: Kern River Family Mortuary will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Plan the service: Work with the Kern River Family Mortuary to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
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.
DNA preservation: Check with Kern River Family Mortuary 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.