Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Grayville, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.
Viewing and visitation: Cook-Sturm Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
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.
DNA preservation: Check with Cook-Sturm 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.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Cook-Sturm Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Grayville, Illinois in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.