Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park

DNA preservation: Check with Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park 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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Austin, Texas families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park 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 Cook-Walden/Forest Oaks Funeral Home & Memorial Park to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.