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.

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

Consultation and planning: Watkins & Son Funeral Home can provided guidance and support to help families plan a funeral or memorial service that honors the wishes of the deceased and meets the needs of those left behind.

Viewing and visitation: Watkins & Son Funeral Home will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

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

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.