Oakwood Memorial Chapel
Contact Oakwood Memorial Chapel. Call the Funeral Director at (831) 475-2464 to find out what services are provided at the Santa Cruz, California location.Make arrangements: Meet with the Oakwood Memorial Chapel 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Santa Cruz, California cemetery, or other final resting place.
Plan the service: Work with the Oakwood Memorial Chapel 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.
Consultation and planning: Oakwood Memorial Chapel can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.
DNA preservation: Check with Oakwood Memorial Chapel 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.
