Harper-Swickard Funeral Home

DNA preservation: Check with Harper-Swickard 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.

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

Cremation and burial: Harper-Swickard Funeral 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.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Charleston, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Harper-Swickard 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.