Plan the service: Work with the Walker 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Walker Funeral Homes may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.
DNA preservation: Check with Walker 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.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Toledo, Ohio families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Walker Funeral Homes 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Walker 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.