Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home

Make arrangements: Meet with the Kratz-Smedema 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home 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.

Cremation and burial: Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home 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.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Kratz-Smedema Funeral Home may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Fox Lake, Wisconsin in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

DNA preservation: Check with Kratz-Smedema 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.

Consultation and planning: Kratz-Smedema 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.