Hornsby-Mercherson Funeral Home

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Temple, 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 Hornsby-Mercherson 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Hornsby-Mercherson 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 Hornsby-Mercherson 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.

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

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