Vander Plaat Funeral Home

DNA preservation: Check with Vander Plaat 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Vander Plaat Funeral 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Vander Plaat 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.

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

Consultation and planning: Vander Plaat Funeral Home can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Vander Plaat Funeral 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.