Mercy / McGowan Funeral Home

DNA preservation: Check with Mercy / McGowan 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: Mercy / McGowan Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Mercy / McGowan 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.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

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

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Mercy / McGowan 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.