Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home Inc

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home Inc 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home Inc 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home Inc 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 Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home Inc 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: Vance-Gerdes Funeral Home Inc 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.

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.