Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Hockenberry Family Care 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.
Funeral or memorial services: This Atlantic, Iowa funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Hockenberry Family Care 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.
Cremation and burial: Hockenberry Family Care 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 Hockenberry Family Care offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.