Contact Poole's Funeral Home. Call the Funeral Director at (757) 357-4742 to find out what services are provided at the Smithfield, Virginia location.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.
DNA preservation: Check with Poole's 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, Smithfield, Virginia cemetery, or other final resting place.
Legal services: The funeral director can assist with legal services, such as obtaining death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation.
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.
Plan the service: Work with the Poole's Funeral Home to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.