Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Pederson Funeral Home Inc 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.
Viewing and visitation: Pederson Funeral Home Inc will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
DNA preservation: Check with Pederson Funeral Home Inc 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Rockford, Michigan cemetery, or other final resting place.