DNA preservation: Check with Dery Funeral Homes 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Dery Funeral Homes may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Dery Funeral Homes offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Pittsfield, Massachusetts families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Funeral or memorial services: This Pittsfield, Massachusetts funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.
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.