Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Decatur, Illinois in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

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.

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.

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

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.

Cremation and burial: Graceland / Fairlawn Funeral Home & Cemeteries 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.