Irving Park Chapel/Symonds Funeral Homes

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the Irving Park Chapel/Symonds Funeral Homes funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.

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

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

DNA preservation: Check with Irving Park Chapel/Symonds Funeral Homes 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Irving Park Chapel/Symonds Funeral Homes to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.