Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Boies-Ortega Funeral Home 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Walsenburg, Colorado cemetery, or other final resting place.
Consultation and planning: Boies-Ortega Funeral Home 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Boies-Ortega Funeral Home 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: Boies-Ortega Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.