W. J. Gist Mortuary

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

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service W. J. Gist Mortuary offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: W. J. Gist Mortuary 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.

Cremation and burial: W. J. Gist Mortuary 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.

Make arrangements: Meet with the W. J. Gist Mortuary 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.