Speaks Memorial Chapel

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

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

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

DNA preservation: Check with Speaks Memorial 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.

Cremation and burial: Speaks Memorial Chapel 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.

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