Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Mountain View, California cemetery, or other final resting place.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Cusimano Family Colonial 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Cusimano Family Colonial 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Cusimano Family Colonial Mortuary offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.