Smith Callaway Chapel

Make arrangements: Meet with the Smith Callaway 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.

DNA preservation: Check with Smith Callaway 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.

Viewing and visitation: Smith Callaway Chapel will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Smith Callaway Chapel may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services The Dalles, Oregon in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

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 Smith Callaway Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.