Burke-Thornburg Funeral Home

Funeral or memorial services: This Lansing, Iowa funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Burke-Thornburg Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

DNA preservation: Check with Burke-Thornburg Funeral Home 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 Burke-Thornburg Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Burke-Thornburg Funeral Home 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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Lansing, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.