R P Drago Funeral Home

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the R P Drago 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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Astoria - Queens, New York cemetery, or other final resting place.

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

Plan the service: Work with the R P Drago 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.

DNA preservation: Check with R P Drago 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.