Gray-Houghtaling & Smith Funeral Home

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Gray-Houghtaling & Smith 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Gray-Houghtaling & Smith 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.

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

Make arrangements: Meet with the Gray-Houghtaling & Smith 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Gray-Houghtaling & Smith 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.

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