Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Vander Ploeg Funeral Home 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: Vander Ploeg Funeral Home 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.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Boyden, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Plan the service: Work with the Vander Ploeg 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Vander Ploeg 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.