Green or eco-friendly funerals: Dickinson Family Funeral Homes 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.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Dickinson Family Funeral Homes 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 Dickinson Family Funeral Homes 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.
Plan the service: Work with the Dickinson Family Funeral Homes to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
DNA preservation: Check with Dickinson Family Funeral Homes 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.