Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Orono, Maine cemetery, or other final resting place.

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.

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

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Brookings-Smith LaBeau Chapel may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.