Ertel Funeral Home & Crematory
Contact Ertel Funeral Home & Crematory. Call the Funeral Director at (970) 565-3468 to find out what services are provided at the Cortez, Colorado location.Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Cortez, Colorado cemetery, or other final resting place.
Plan the service: Work with the Ertel Funeral Home & Crematory to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Ertel Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Ertel Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
Viewing and visitation: Ertel Funeral Home & Crematory will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
DNA preservation: Check with Ertel Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
