Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Mattoon, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Viewing and visitation: Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Mitchell-Jerdan Funeral Home Ltd 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Mitchell-Jerdan 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.
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.