Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Fort Atkinson, Iowa cemetery, or other final resting place.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Schluter & Balik Funeral Homes (Chekal 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 Schluter & Balik Funeral Homes (Chekal Chapel) to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Fort Atkinson, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
DNA preservation: Check with Schluter & Balik Funeral Homes (Chekal Chapel) 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Schluter & Balik Funeral Homes (Chekal Chapel) offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.