E L Cole Funeral Home

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

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Syracuse, 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 E L Cole 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.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Make arrangements: Meet with the E L Cole 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.

DNA preservation: Check with E L Cole 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.