Thornton Funeral Home
Contact Thornton Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (757) 665-5939 to find out what services are provided at the Parksley, Virginia location.Plan the service: Work with the Thornton Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Viewing and visitation: Thornton Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Thornton 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Thornton 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.
DNA preservation: Check with Thornton 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.
