Ivy Hill Chapel

Cremation and burial: Ivy Hill Chapel 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.

Viewing and visitation: Ivy Hill Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Plan the service: Work with the Ivy Hill Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Ivy Hill Chapel 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Ivy Hill Chapel 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.