Make arrangements: Meet with the Jay H Gilbert Services 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Jay H Gilbert Services offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Whitehall, Pennsylvania families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Jay H Gilbert Services 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Jay H Gilbert Services 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.