Viewing and visitation: Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes Of Southern IL will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes Of Southern IL offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes Of Southern IL 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Summers-Kistler Funeral Homes Of Southern IL 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Flora, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.