MELCHER FUNERAL HOME

Melcher Funeral Home

1417 Offnere Street
Portsmouth, Ohio 45662
(740) 353-2808
Contact Melcher Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (740) 353-2808 to find out what services are provided at the Portsmouth, Ohio location.

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.

Cremation and burial: Melcher Funeral Home 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.

Viewing and visitation: Melcher Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

DNA preservation: Check with Melcher Funeral Home 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 Melcher Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Melcher Funeral Home 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.