O'Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home

Plan the service: Work with the O'Connell-Dougherty 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: O'Connell-Dougherty Funeral Home 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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Lima, New York cemetery, or other final resting place.

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

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service O'Connell-Dougherty 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.

DNA preservation: Check with O'Connell-Dougherty 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.