Strong-Thorne Mortuary

Make arrangements: Meet with the Strong-Thorne Mortuary 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.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Strong-Thorne Mortuary may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Albuquerque, New Mexico in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Strong-Thorne 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 Strong-Thorne Mortuary to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

DNA preservation: Check with Strong-Thorne 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.