Plan the service: Work with the Rolf Bates 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Rolf Bates 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Rolf Bates Funeral 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.
Consultation and planning: Rolf Bates Funeral Home can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Rolf Bates Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, De Kalb, Texas cemetery, or other final resting place.