Contact Old Town Funeral Choices. Call the Funeral Director at (703) 465-1800 to find out what services are provided at the Alexandria, Virginia location.Memorial jewelry: Some funeral homes offer memorial jewelry that incorporates a small amount of a loved one's ashes or other mementos into a piece of jewelry that can be worn or kept as a keepsake.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Alexandria, Virginia cemetery, or other final resting place.
Plan the service: Work with the Old Town Funeral Choices to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Consultation and planning: Old Town Funeral Choices 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 Old Town Funeral Choices 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.