Burns-Garfield Memorial Home

DNA preservation: Check with Burns-Garfield Memorial 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 Burns-Garfield Memorial Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

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

Viewing and visitation: Burns-Garfield Memorial Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Burns-Garfield Memorial 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Burns-Garfield Memorial Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.