Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel

Viewing and visitation: Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Consultation and planning: Brookings-Smith LaBeau 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.

Plan the service: Work with the Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel 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, Orono, Maine cemetery, or other final resting place.

Cremation and burial: Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Brookings-Smith LaBeau 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.