Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Belleville, Ontario cemetery, or other final resting place.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Burke 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Burke 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Burke 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.
Cremation and burial: Burke 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.