Contact Woodlawn Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (708) 442-8500 to find out what services are provided at the Forest Park, Illinois location.DNA preservation: Check with Woodlawn Funeral Home 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Plan the service: Work with the Woodlawn Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
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.
Viewing and visitation: Woodlawn Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Forest Park, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.