Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Slaughter & Son Funeral Directors offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Chicago, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
DNA preservation: Check with Slaughter & Son Funeral Directors 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.
Cremation and burial: Slaughter & Son Funeral Directors 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.