Richards Funeral Home / Mid-Hudson Valley Inc

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Richards Funeral Home / Mid-Hudson Valley Inc 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.

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

Cremation and burial: Richards Funeral Home / Mid-Hudson Valley Inc can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.

Viewing and visitation: Richards Funeral Home / Mid-Hudson Valley Inc will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

DNA preservation: Check with Richards Funeral Home / Mid-Hudson Valley Inc 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.