Watkins & Son Funeral Home

DNA preservation: Check with Watkins & Son 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: Watkins & Son 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.

Cremation and burial: Watkins & Son Funeral Home can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.

Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.

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

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