Columbia Funeral Service

Make arrangements: Meet with the Columbia Funeral Service 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.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Longview, Washington cemetery, or other final resting place.

Virtual funeral services: With the rise of virtual communication, Columbia Funeral Service may offer online funeral services. These services allow family members and friends who are unable to attend the services Longview, Washington in person to participate in the funeral service virtually.

Viewing and visitation: Columbia Funeral Service will provide space for friends and family to gather and pay their respects to the deceased.

Plan the service: Work with the Columbia Funeral Service 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 Columbia Funeral Service 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.