Richards Funeral Home / Mid-Hudson Valley Inc

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 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.

Funeral or memorial services: This Athens, New York funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.

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.

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

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