Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Mercer 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Holton, Kansas cemetery, or other final resting place.
Funeral or memorial services: This Holton, Kansas funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.
Plan the service: Work with the Mercer 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 Mercer 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.