Patterson Funeral Home PC

DNA preservation: Check with Patterson Funeral Home PC 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 Patterson Funeral Home PC to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Patterson Funeral Home PC 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 Elmwood, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Patterson Funeral Home PC 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.