Green or eco-friendly funerals: Vander Ploeg 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.
Consultation and planning: Vander Ploeg Funeral Home can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
Plan the service: Work with the Vander Ploeg 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Vander Ploeg 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.
Viewing and visitation: Vander Ploeg Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Sheldon, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.