Edward Knight O'Donnell Funeral Home

Plan the service: Work with the Edward Knight O'Donnell 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, Scranton, Pennsylvania cemetery, or other final resting place.

DNA preservation: Check with Edward Knight O'Donnell 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: Edward Knight O'Donnell 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Edward Knight O'Donnell 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.

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