Cremation and burial: Byles Groton Memorial 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 Byles Groton Memorial 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Byles Groton Memorial Home 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 Byles Groton Memorial Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Byles Groton Memorial Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Consultation and planning: Byles Groton Memorial 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.