Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

DNA preservation: Check with Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors 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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.

Make arrangements: Meet with the Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors 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.

Viewing and visitation: Gipson-Metcalf Funeral Directors will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

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