Cremation and burial: Gerts 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Brook, Indiana cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Gerts Funeral Home 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Gerts 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: Gerts Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
