Memorial Alternatives

Cremation and burial: Memorial Alternatives can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.

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

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Memorial Alternatives may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Grand Rapids, Michigan in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

DNA preservation: Check with Memorial Alternatives 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Memorial Alternatives 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.

Funeral or memorial services: This Grand Rapids, Michigan funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.