Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Viewing and visitation: Richard J Reidy Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Cremation and burial: Richard J Reidy Funeral Home can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Lorain, Ohio cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Richard J Reidy 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Richard J Reidy 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.