Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.
Viewing and visitation: Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Saint Joseph, Missouri families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Cremation and burial: Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Funeral Home 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden 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.