Harrigan-Parkside Funeral Home

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Harrigan-Parkside 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.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Manitowoc, Wisconsin cemetery, or other final resting place.

Plan the service: Work with the Harrigan-Parkside 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 Harrigan-Parkside 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.