Michael W Hawkes Funeral Home
Contact Michael W Hawkes Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (804) 561-5500 to find out what services are provided at the Amelia Court House, Virginia location.Make arrangements: Meet with the Michael W Hawkes Funeral Home 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.
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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Amelia Court House, Virginia cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Michael W Hawkes Funeral Home 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: Michael W Hawkes Funeral Home 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.
