Shimkus-Helmer-Staab Funeral Home

Cremation and burial: Shimkus-Helmer-Staab 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Shimkus-Helmer-Staab Funeral Home 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Shimkus-Helmer-Staab 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.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Shimkus-Helmer-Staab Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services La Salle, Illinois in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

DNA preservation: Check with Shimkus-Helmer-Staab 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Shimkus-Helmer-Staab 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.