Ford & Joseph Funeral Home

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

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

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Opelousas, Louisiana cemetery, or other final resting place.

DNA preservation: Check with Ford & Joseph 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Ford & Joseph 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.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.