Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries

DNA preservation: Check with Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

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

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