Make arrangements: Meet with the Whitehurst-Powell 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.
Consultation and planning: Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home 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 Whitehurst-Powell 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.
Viewing and visitation: Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Whitehurst-Powell Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Plan the service: Work with the Whitehurst-Powell 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.