Blue River Chapel

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

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 Blue River Chapel 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.

Viewing and visitation: Blue River Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Plan the service: Work with the Blue River Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Blue River Chapel may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.