DNA preservation: Check with Hickey Memorial Chapels 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.
Viewing and visitation: Hickey Memorial Chapels will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Hickey Memorial Chapels 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Hickey Memorial Chapels offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Plan the service: Work with the Hickey Memorial Chapels to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Blue Island, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.