Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Geitner / Givnish Funeral Home Inc 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 Geitner / Givnish Funeral Home Inc 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.
Viewing and visitation: Geitner / Givnish Funeral Home Inc will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Geitner / Givnish Funeral Home Inc 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania cemetery, or other final resting place.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.