Tharp Funeral Home-Gentilly
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
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 Tharp Funeral Home-Gentilly offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, New Orleans, Louisiana cemetery, or other final resting place.
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.
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.
