Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom 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.

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

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

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, Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Reading, Massachusetts in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.