Forest Lawn Mortuary

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

Consultation and planning: Forest Lawn Mortuary 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Forest Lawn Mortuary 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 Forest Lawn 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Forest Lawn Mortuary 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.

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