SHAWGO MEMORIAL HOME

Shawgo Memorial Home

207 East Broadway
Astoria, Illinois 61501
(309) 329-2125
Contact Shawgo Memorial Home. Call the Funeral Director at (309) 329-2125 to find out what services are provided at the Astoria, Illinois location.

Plan the service: Work with the Shawgo 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.

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the Shawgo 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.

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

Cremation and burial: Shawgo 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 Shawgo 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.