Vander Plaat Memorial Home

Make arrangements: Meet with the Vander Plaat Memorial Home 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 Vander Plaat Memorial Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Vander Plaat Memorial Home 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Vander Plaat Memorial 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.

Viewing and visitation: Vander Plaat Memorial Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.