GEORGE F DOHERTY & SONS FUNERAL HOME

George F Doherty & Sons Funeral Home

1305 Highland Avenue
Needham, Massachusetts 02492
(781) 444-0687
Contact George F Doherty & Sons Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (781) 444-0687 to find out what services are provided at the Needham, Massachusetts location.

Plan the service: Work with the George F Doherty & Sons 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.

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

DNA preservation: Check with George F Doherty & Sons 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 George F Doherty & Sons 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service George F Doherty & Sons 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.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, George F Doherty & Sons Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Needham, Massachusetts in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.