Skiles Funeral Home

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.

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

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

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.

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.