Ries & McKitrick-Newton Funeral Home

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the Ries & McKitrick-Newton 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.

Viewing and visitation: Ries & McKitrick-Newton Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Plan the service: Work with the Ries & McKitrick-Newton 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.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Ries & McKitrick-Newton 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.