Cox & Son Funeral Homes

Funeral or memorial services: This Ridgway, Illinois funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.

Cremation and burial: Cox & Son Funeral Homes 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Cox & Son Funeral Homes 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.

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.

Consultation and planning: Cox & Son Funeral Homes can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.