Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services
Contact Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services. Call the Funeral Director at (914) 592-6300 to find out what services are provided at the Elmsford, New York location.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.
Consultation and planning: Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Viewing and visitation: Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Ballard-Durand Funeral & Cremation Services 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.
