Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Weaverville, California cemetery, or other final resting place.
Make arrangements: Meet with the McDonald-Files Chapel 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.
Plan the service: Work with the McDonald-Files Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Viewing and visitation: McDonald-Files Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service McDonald-Files Chapel offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
DNA preservation: Check with McDonald-Files Chapel 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.