Ballou Funeral Home

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.

Plan the service: Work with the Ballou 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Ballou 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.

Viewing and visitation: Ballou Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

DNA preservation: Check with Ballou 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.

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