Russell Memorial Chapel

Make arrangements: Meet with the Russell Memorial Chapel 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.

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

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, East Saint Louis, 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 Russell Memorial Chapel 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: Russell Memorial Chapel 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.