Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home

Plan the service: Work with the Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Cremation and burial: Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.

DNA preservation: Check with Newkirk & Whitney 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.

Viewing and visitation: Newkirk & Whitney Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Funeral or memorial services: This East Hartford, Connecticut funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.