Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Blue Mound, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Blue Mound, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Ater-Wikoff Funeral Home 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.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Ater-Wikoff Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Blue Mound, Illinois in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Ater-Wikoff 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.