Viewing and visitation: Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Mason City, Iowa cemetery, or other final resting place.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Major Erickson Funeral Home & Crematory offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Mason City, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.