Hitesman Funeral Home

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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Hitesman 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.

Viewing and visitation: Hitesman Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Plan the service: Work with the Hitesman 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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Cadillac, Michigan cemetery, or other final resting place.

DNA preservation: Check with Hitesman 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.