Skiles Funeral Home

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.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Skiles Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Emmitsburg, Maryland in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Skiles 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Skiles 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.

Cremation and burial: Skiles Funeral Home 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Skiles Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.