Dowden Funeral Home

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Dowden 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.

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

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Dowden Funeral Home 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.

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

DNA preservation: Check with Dowden 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.