Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home
Contact Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (845) 338-1200 to find out what services are provided at the Port Ewen, New York location.Plan the service: Work with the Gilpatric-VanVliet 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: Gilpatric-VanVliet 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.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Port Ewen, New York families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Port Ewen, New York cemetery, or other final resting place.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Gilpatric-VanVliet 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 Gilpatric-VanVliet 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.
