Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Homes

Plan the service: Work with the Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Homes to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

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

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Liberty, Indiana cemetery, or other final resting place.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Showalter Blackwell Long Funeral Homes offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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.

DNA preservation: Check with Showalter Blackwell Long 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.