Watkins & Sons Funeral Service

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

DNA preservation: Check with Watkins & Sons 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Watkins & Sons 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Watkins & Sons 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Watkins & Sons Funeral Service 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.