Contact Wilson Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (618) 426-3121 to find out what services are provided at the Ava, Illinois location.Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Ava, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.
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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Wilson 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Wilson Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Ava, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
