Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

Plan the service: Work with the Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home 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.

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.

DNA preservation: Check with Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom 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.

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.

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