Elias-Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory
Contact Elias-Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory. Call the Funeral Director at (618) 466-3573 to find out what services are provided at the Godfrey, Illinois location.Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Godfrey, 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 Elias-Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory 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: Elias-Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Elias-Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory 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 Elias-Smith Funeral Homes & Crematory offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
