Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel

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.

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

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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

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.

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.