Merten-Butler Mortuary

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Merten-Butler Mortuary 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.

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

DNA preservation: Check with Merten-Butler Mortuary 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Merten-Butler Mortuary 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.

Cremation and burial: Merten-Butler Mortuary 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.