Make arrangements: Meet with the Gnewikow-Hooverson 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Gnewikow-Hooverson 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.
Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Gnewikow-Hooverson 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.
Viewing and visitation: Gnewikow-Hooverson Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.