Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Vinton, Iowa cemetery, or other final resting place.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Phillips Funeral Home 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 Phillips 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Phillips 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Phillips 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.
Viewing and visitation: Phillips Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.