Plan the service: Work with the Upchurch Funeral Home PA to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Cremation and burial: Upchurch Funeral Home PA 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Cumberland, Maryland cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Upchurch Funeral Home PA 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Upchurch Funeral Home PA 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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.