Contact Nelson Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (315) 343-0400 to find out what services are provided at the Oswego, New York location.Green or eco-friendly funerals: Nelson 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Viewing and visitation: Nelson Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Oswego, New York cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Nelson 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Nelson 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.