Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel 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.

Viewing and visitation: Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Plan the service: Work with the Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

DNA preservation: Check with Barr-Merrick Funeral Chapel 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, Burlington Junction, Missouri cemetery, or other final resting place.