Doran Funeral Home

Funeral or memorial services: This Troy, New York funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Doran 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Doran 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Doran 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.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

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