Merten-Butler Mortuary

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.

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

Viewing and visitation: Merten-Butler Mortuary will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

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

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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Blue Hill, Nebraska cemetery, or other final resting place.