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Oakey Collection
Roanoke Public Libraries' Oakey Collection
Funded by Oakey's Funeral Service in memory of Samuel G. Oakey II
The Oakey Collection increases the awareness of end of life issues through educational and informational resources. The collection serves individuals, families, caregivers, and professionals.The Oakey Collection encompasses the following topics:
- Psychology of death
- Grief and loss, funeral rites and customs
- Afterlife and spirituality
- Dealing with chronic illness
- Caregiving
- Hospice Care
- Pain Management
- Suicide
- Death of a child
- Helping teens and children cope with the loss of a loved one
- Living wills
- Ethical wills
- Legal issues
- Death
Oakey's Funeral Service is committed to satisfying the needs of all who call upon us, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, age, gender, disability, or financial status. By carefully blending modern service with traditional values, those who turn to us should feel that everything possible was done to make their time easier.
Oakey's funeral Service has served the needs of the Roanoke Valley and surroundilng areas since 1866. Founded by John M. Oakey, a commercial telegraph operator and cabinet maker, it continues to be owned and operated by the Oakey family. The current Roanoke Chapel opened in 1938, with the most recent renovation occurring in 1994.
We have added many locations over the years: Nort Chapel in 1966, Vinton Chapel in 1971, and South Chapel in 1985. Each location has a formal chapel and private seating for the family. A lounge is also available for the comfort of the families we serve. All of our facilities fully comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Our fifth chapel opened in February of 1999, and is located in Botetourt County.
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