OSTHUS FUNERAL HOME

Osthus Funeral Home

208 3rd St Sw
De Smet, South Dakota 57231
(605) 854-3581
Contact Osthus Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (605) 854-3581 to find out what services are provided at the De Smet, South Dakota location.

DNA preservation: Check with Osthus 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.

Viewing and visitation: Osthus Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Plan the service: Work with the Osthus 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.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Osthus 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.