Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Plan the service: Work with the Banks & Beals 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.
Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Banks & Beals 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.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help La Harpe, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
DNA preservation: Check with Banks & Beals 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.