Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

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.

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.

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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Reading, Massachusetts families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

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.

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