Contact Long Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (610) 866-8059 to find out what services are provided at the Bethlehem, Pennsylvania location.Green or eco-friendly funerals: Long 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.
Viewing and visitation: Long Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Plan the service: Work with the Long 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Bethlehem, Pennsylvania cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Long 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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.