Ankeny Funeral Home

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Ankeny Funeral Home 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.

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

DNA preservation: Check with Ankeny Funeral Home 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: Ankeny Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

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

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.