Alternative Funeral Services
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Alternative Funeral Services offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Viewing and visitation: Alternative Funeral Services will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
DNA preservation: Check with Alternative Funeral Services 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.
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.
Consultation and planning: Alternative Funeral Services 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Alternative Funeral Services 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.
