Shields Funeral Chapel

DNA preservation: Check with Shields Funeral Chapel 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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Oglesby, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Shields Funeral Chapel 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Shields Funeral Chapel offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

Cremation and burial: Shields Funeral Chapel 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Shields Funeral Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.