Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel

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

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel 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 Waterloo, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

DNA preservation: Check with Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel 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.

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 Kearns, Huisman-Schumacher Chapel 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.