Oakey's Funeral Service/East Chapel
Contact Oakey's Funeral Service/East Chapel. Call the Funeral Director at (540) 977-3909 to find out what services are provided at the Roanoke, Virginia location.Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Roanoke, Virginia cemetery, or other final resting place.
Plan the service: Work with the Oakey's Funeral Service/East 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 Oakey's Funeral Service/East 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.
Make arrangements: Meet with the Oakey's Funeral Service/East Chapel 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.
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.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
