Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Viewing and visitation: Maritime Funeral Homes Ltd will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, New Germany, Nova Scotia cemetery, or other final resting place.
Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.
DNA preservation: Check with Maritime Funeral Homes Ltd 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Maritime Funeral Homes Ltd offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.