Burns Mortuary

DNA preservation: Check with Burns Mortuary 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Burns Mortuary 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.

Consultation and planning: Burns Mortuary 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.

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 Burns Mortuary offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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.