Gilpin Funeral Chapel

Viewing and visitation: Gilpin Funeral Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Plan the service: Work with the Gilpin Funeral Chapel 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 Gilpin Funeral Chapel 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.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Gilpin Funeral Chapel 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 Gilpin Funeral Chapel offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.