Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home Ltd

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home Ltd may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Jacksonville, Illinois in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

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 Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home Ltd 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home Ltd funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.

Cremation and burial: Gillham-Buchanan Funeral Home Ltd 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.