Plan the service: Work with the Tetrick Funeral Home (Rhododendron Chapel) to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Cremation and burial: Tetrick Funeral Home (Rhododendron Chapel) 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Tetrick Funeral Home (Rhododendron 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Roan Mountain, Tennessee cemetery, or other final resting place.
Viewing and visitation: Tetrick Funeral Home (Rhododendron Chapel) will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.