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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Richards Funeral Home / Mid-Hudson Valley Inc 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.

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

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

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.