DNA preservation: Check with Elias-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Elias-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Cremation and burial: Elias-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Bethalto, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.
Consultation and planning: Elias-Smith Funeral Home & Crematory can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.