Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Mankato, Minnesota families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Mankato Mortuary 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Mankato Mortuary 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.
Viewing and visitation: Mankato Mortuary will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Cremation and burial: Mankato Mortuary can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.