Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Mayes Mortuary offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
DNA preservation: Check with Mayes Mortuary 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Mayes Mortuary to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Viewing and visitation: Mayes Mortuary will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Cremation and burial: Mayes 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.