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.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Brookings-Smith LaBeau 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.

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.

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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Orono, Maine families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.