Ava Family Funeral Home

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

Consultation and planning: Ava Family Funeral Home can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Ava Family 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Ava Family 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Ava Family 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.