Erikson-Vik Funeral Service

Make arrangements: Meet with the Erikson-Vik Funeral Service 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 Erikson-Vik Funeral Service 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.

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

Viewing and visitation: Erikson-Vik Funeral Service will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Erikson-Vik Funeral Service 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.

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