Contact Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (217) 662-6700 to find out what services are provided at the Georgetown, Illinois location.Plan the service: Work with the Houghton-Leasure 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Houghton-Leasure 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.
Cremation and burial: Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home 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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Houghton-Leasure Funeral Home 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.