Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home

Make arrangements: Meet with the Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Gotschall-Hutchison 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.

Consultation and planning: Gotschall-Hutchison 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Gotschall-Hutchison 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.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Gotschall-Hutchison Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.