Make arrangements: Meet with the Ryan-Parke 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.
Cremation and burial: Ryan-Parke 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Ryan-Parke 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Ryan-Parke 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.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Ryan-Parke Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Park Ridge, Illinois in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.