Akard Funeral Home
Contact Akard Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (423) 989-4800 to find out what services are provided at the Bristol, Tennessee location.Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Akard Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Viewing and visitation: Akard Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
DNA preservation: Check with Akard 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Bristol, Tennessee cemetery, or other final resting place.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Bristol, Tennessee families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.
