Mitchum-Wilson Funeral Home

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Philadelphia, Pennsylvania families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Plan the service: Work with the Mitchum-Wilson 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.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

Cremation and burial: Mitchum-Wilson 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Mitchum-Wilson 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Mitchum-Wilson 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.