Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Shields Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Mattapan, Massachusetts in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
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, Mattapan, Massachusetts cemetery, or other final resting place.
Cremation and burial: Shields 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.