Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens
Contact Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens. Call the Funeral Director at (515) 289-2442 to find out what services are provided at the Des Moines, Iowa location.Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens 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 Hamilton's Near Highland Memory Gardens to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
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.
