DeStefano Funeral Home

Make arrangements: Meet with the DeStefano 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: DeStefano 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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Amsterdam, New York families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Viewing and visitation: DeStefano Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

DNA preservation: Check with DeStefano 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.

Plan the service: Work with the DeStefano 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.