Contact Surls Funeral Homes. Call the Funeral Director at (515) 859-7466 to find out what services are provided at the Alden, Iowa location.Green or eco-friendly funerals: Surls Funeral Homes 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.
Funeral or memorial services: This Alden, Iowa funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.
Plan the service: Work with the Surls 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.
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.
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.
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.
