Plan the service: Work with the Oakey's Funeral Service/Vinton Chapel to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: Oakey's Funeral Service/Vinton Chapel 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.
Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Roanoke, Virginia cemetery, or other final resting place.
DNA preservation: Check with Oakey's Funeral Service/Vinton 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/Vinton 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.
Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Roanoke, Virginia families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.