Grayson-Porter's Mortuary

Make arrangements: Meet with the Grayson-Porter's Mortuary 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Grayson-Porter's Mortuary offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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

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.

Plan the service: Work with the Grayson-Porter's Mortuary to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

DNA preservation: Check with Grayson-Porter's Mortuary 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.