John M Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home
Contact John M Oakey & Son Salem Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (540) 389-5441 to find out what services are provided at the Salem, Virginia location.Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service John M Oakey & Son Salem 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.
Green or eco-friendly funerals: John M Oakey & Son Salem 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.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
Embalming and preparation of the body: Prepare the body for viewing, which may involve embalming, dressing, and cosmetology.
Cremation and burial: John M Oakey & Son Salem 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.
DNA preservation: Check with John M Oakey & Son Salem 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.
