MEMORIAL ALTERNATIVES

Memorial Alternatives

2432 Fuller Avemue North East
Grand Rapids, Michigan 49505
(616) 363-3700
Contact Memorial Alternatives. Call the Funeral Director at (616) 363-3700 to find out what services are provided at the Grand Rapids, Michigan location.

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.

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.

Plan the service: Work with the Memorial Alternatives 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.

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.