 Contact Gilman Funeral Home.  Call the Funeral Director at (860) 928-7723 to find out what services are provided at the Putnam, Connecticut location.
    Contact Gilman Funeral Home.  Call the Funeral Director at (860) 928-7723 to find out what services are provided at the Putnam, Connecticut location.Make arrangements: Meet with the Gilman Funeral 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Putnam, Connecticut cemetery, or other final resting place.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.
DNA preservation: Check with Gilman 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.