Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home Services 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home Services to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Viewing and visitation: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home Services will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
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.
Cremation and burial: Dahl-Van Hove-Schoof Funeral Home Services 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.