Contact Forastiere Family Funeral Homes. Call the Funeral Director at (413) 733-5311 to find out what services are provided at the Springfield, Massachusetts location.Green or eco-friendly funerals: Forastiere Family 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Consultation and planning: Forastiere Family Funeral Homes can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Springfield, Massachusetts families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Plan the service: Work with the Forastiere Family Funeral Homes to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
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.