Memorial Alternatives

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.

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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Memorial Alternatives 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.

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.

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

Consultation and planning: Memorial Alternatives 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.