Make arrangements: Meet with the Gaffey Funeral Service 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Medford, Massachusetts cemetery, or other final resting place.
Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Gaffey Funeral Service may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Medford, Massachusetts in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.
DNA preservation: Check with Gaffey Funeral Service 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.
Viewing and visitation: Gaffey Funeral Service will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.