Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home

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.

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.

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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Douglass, Edgerley & Bessom Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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.