Charles J O'Shea Funeral Homes

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

Plan the service: Work with the Charles J O'Shea Funeral Homes to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

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

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

Viewing and visitation: Charles J O'Shea Funeral Homes will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

DNA preservation: Check with Charles J O'Shea Funeral Homes 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.