Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help De Soto, Kansas families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

DNA preservation: Check with Cedar Crest Memorial 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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, De Soto, Kansas cemetery, or other final resting place.

Plan the service: Work with the Cedar Crest Memorial Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

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