Plan the service: Work with the Pike-Grondin 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Gloucester, Massachusetts cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Pike-Grondin 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Pike-Grondin 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.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Gloucester, Massachusetts families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Viewing and visitation: Pike-Grondin Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.