Harper-Swickard Funeral Home

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

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

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Harper-Swickard 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.

Viewing and visitation: Harper-Swickard Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Funeral or memorial services: This Charleston, Illinois funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.

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.