Contact Surls Funeral Homes. Call the Funeral Director at (515) 859-7466 to find out what services are provided at the Alden, Iowa location.Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Surls Funeral Homes may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Alden, Iowa in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Surls 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.
Cremation and burial: Surls Funeral Homes 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Surls 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.
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.
Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.
