Altmeyer Funeral Homes Inc / Benwood-McMechen Chapel

DNA preservation: Check with Altmeyer Funeral Homes Inc / Benwood-McMechen Chapel 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.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Altmeyer Funeral Homes Inc / Benwood-McMechen Chapel may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services McMechen, West Virginia in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Altmeyer Funeral Homes Inc / Benwood-McMechen Chapel 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 Altmeyer Funeral Homes Inc / Benwood-McMechen Chapel 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.

Cremation and burial: Altmeyer Funeral Homes Inc / Benwood-McMechen Chapel 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Altmeyer Funeral Homes Inc / Benwood-McMechen Chapel 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.