Kirby Funeral Home

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

Viewing and visitation: Kirby Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Cremation and burial: Kirby 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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, New Bedford, Massachusetts cemetery, or other final resting place.

DNA preservation: Check with Kirby 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Kirby 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.