Plan the service: Work with the Martin 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.
Cremation and burial: Martin Funeral Home can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Martin 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.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Waukon, Iowa families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
DNA preservation: Check with Martin 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Martin 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.