Make arrangements: Meet with the Alford's Mortuary 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, South Bend, Indiana cemetery, or other final resting place.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Alford's Mortuary may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services South Bend, Indiana in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
Cremation and burial: Alford's Mortuary 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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
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.