Tharp Funeral Home-Gentilly

Plan the service: Work with the Tharp Funeral Home-Gentilly 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Tharp Funeral Home-Gentilly 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Tharp Funeral Home-Gentilly 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 New Orleans, Louisiana families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Cremation and burial: Tharp Funeral Home-Gentilly 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.