Cheryl: There were funeral homes at that time period. Most families usually prepared the body for burial themselves and if the body was kept overnight, neighbors and family sat up all night with it. If possible the body was buried the same day since there was no way to perserve it. There was an undertaker in Saint Paul in early 1900's but he only took care of bodies in that area. As far as ordering from the Madison County Genealogical & Historical Society, either a check or money order will be fine. Also you might want to place a "Query" in our quarterly, "The Madison County Musings". There is no charge to do so. In the query you would state the people's names you are looking for and what information you need, along with your name and address. This is a really good way to make contacts and you might find someone who knows all about this family. The Musings goes into 35 states and we have 735 members who receive it. Joy Russell