Plan the service: Work with the Dawson & Wikoff 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Mount Zion, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Dawson & Wikoff Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Mount Zion, Illinois in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
DNA preservation: Check with Dawson & Wikoff 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.
Cremation and burial: Dawson & Wikoff 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.