Metropolitan Funeral Service

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

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

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.

Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.

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.

Viewing and visitation: Metropolitan Funeral Service will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.