Helmer-Shields Funeral Home

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Granville, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.

DNA preservation: Check with Helmer-Shields 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.

Viewing and visitation: Helmer-Shields Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Cremation and burial: Helmer-Shields 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Helmer-Shields Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

Consultation and planning: Helmer-Shields Funeral Home can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.