Contact Rice Funeral Homes. Call the Funeral Director at (419) 899-2101 to find out what services are provided at the Sherwood, Ohio location.Plan the service: Work with the Rice Funeral Homes to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Sherwood, Ohio cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Rice Funeral Homes 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.
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 Rice Funeral Homes 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: Rice Funeral Homes 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.