Bland Funeral Chapel

Plan the service: Work with the Bland Funeral Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

DNA preservation: Check with Bland Funeral Chapel 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.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Bland Funeral Chapel offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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.

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Bland, Virginia families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

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