Ortiz Funeral Home

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the Ortiz 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Ortiz 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 Ortiz 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.

Cremation and burial: Ortiz Funeral Home 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Ortiz Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.