Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Eddyville Funeral Chapel 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Eddyville Funeral Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Eddyville, Iowa cemetery, or other final resting place.
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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.