Contact Oakey's Funeral Service/Vinton Chapel. Call the Funeral Director at (540) 982-2221 to find out what services are provided at the Roanoke, Virginia location.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.
Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Oakey's Funeral Service/Vinton Chapel offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.