Emanuel-PattersonFuneral Home

Viewing and visitation: Emanuel-PattersonFuneral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Emanuel-PattersonFuneral Home 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.

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

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Milbank, South Dakota cemetery, or other final resting place.

Plan the service: Work with the Emanuel-PattersonFuneral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

DNA preservation: Check with Emanuel-PattersonFuneral 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.