Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Allendale, Michigan cemetery, or other final resting place.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf 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.
Viewing and visitation: Matthysse Kuiper DeGraaf Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.