Barden Funeral Home

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

Plan the service: Work with the Barden 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.

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the Barden Funeral Home 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Barden 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.

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.