Gilden Barton Funeral Home

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Gilden Barton Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Altoona, Pennsylvania in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Gilden Barton Funeral Home 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.

Consultation and planning: Gilden Barton Funeral Home 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.

Cremation and burial: Gilden Barton 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Gilden Barton 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Gilden Barton 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.