SKILES FUNERAL HOME

Skiles Funeral Home

210 West Main Street
Emmitsburg, Maryland 21727
(301) 447-6244
Contact Skiles Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (301) 447-6244 to find out what services are provided at the Emmitsburg, Maryland location.

DNA preservation: Check with Skiles 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.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

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.

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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Skiles Funeral Home may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.

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.