Metropolitan Funeral Service

Viewing and visitation: Metropolitan Funeral Service 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, Alexandria, Virginia cemetery, or other final resting place.

Consultation and planning: Metropolitan Funeral Service can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.

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

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Metropolitan Funeral Service 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.