Plan the service: Work with the Ottawa 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Ottawa 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.
Viewing and visitation: Ottawa Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Ottawa 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Ottawa, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.