Olson-Zaharia Funeral Home

Plan the service: Work with the Olson-Zaharia 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.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Olson-Zaharia Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

DNA preservation: Check with Olson-Zaharia 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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Fairmont, Minnesota families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Olson-Zaharia 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.