Consultation and planning: Shields Funeral Home 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.
Viewing and visitation: Shields Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
DNA preservation: Check with Shields 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Forest, Ohio cemetery, or other final resting place.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.