Contact Etkin-Schlager Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (716) 839-2500 to find out what services are provided at the Snyder, New York location.Make arrangements: Meet with the Etkin-Schlager 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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Etkin-Schlager 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 Etkin-Schlager 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.
Viewing and visitation: Etkin-Schlager Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.