Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Hills, Iowa cemetery, or other final resting place.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Hills, Iowa in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Gay & Ciha Funeral & Cremation Service offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.