May & Smith Funeral Directors

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service May & Smith Funeral Directors 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 May & Smith Funeral Directors to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Make arrangements: Meet with the May & Smith Funeral Directors 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 May & Smith Funeral Directors 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.

Cremation and burial: May & Smith Funeral Directors can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.

Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.