Contact Santella Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (814) 943-0971 to find out what services are provided at the Altoona, Pennsylvania location.Funeral or memorial services: This Altoona, Pennsylvania funeral home can organize and conduct a funeral or memorial service, which may include music, eulogies, and other personalized touches.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Viewing and visitation: Santella Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Santella 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Santella 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Santella 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.