Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funl Directors 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: Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funl Directors 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funl Directors 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funl Directors to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Consultation and planning: Matthysse-Kuiper-DeGraaf Funl Directors 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Grandville, Michigan cemetery, or other final resting place.