Armstrong Funeral Homes

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Armstrong Funeral Homes 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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Mapleton, Iowa cemetery, or other final resting place.

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

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

DNA preservation: Check with Armstrong Funeral Homes 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.