Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory

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.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory 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.

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

DNA preservation: Check with Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory 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.

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

Viewing and visitation: Carder-Tharp Funeral Home & Crematory will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.