Emmert & Dewhirst Funeral Home

DNA preservation: Check with Emmert & Dewhirst 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Emmert & Dewhirst 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Emmert & Dewhirst 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, Lawrence, Massachusetts cemetery, or other final resting place.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

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