Catawba Funerals & Cremations

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Catawba Funerals & Cremations offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

Consultation and planning: Catawba Funerals & Cremations can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.

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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Catawba Funerals & Cremations 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Catawba Funerals & Cremations 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 Catawba Funerals & Cremations 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.