Aikens-Farmer Funeral Home

Cremation and burial: Aikens-Farmer 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.

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 Aikens-Farmer 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.

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.

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the Aikens-Farmer 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.