Gilden Barton Funeral Home

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.

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.

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 Gilden Barton Funeral Home 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: 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.