Make arrangements: Meet with the Sands Funeral Chapels 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 Sands Funeral Chapels to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Colwood, British Columbia cemetery, or other final resting place.
Viewing and visitation: Sands Funeral Chapels will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
DNA preservation: Check with Sands Funeral Chapels 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.
Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Sands Funeral Chapels may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Colwood, British Columbia in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.