Veteran services at Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services
Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services, located in Ripley, MS, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. On-site amenities include funeral chapel, heritage chapel, and large well-lighted parking lot, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,485 for basic burial and $985 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial service, burial, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel and heritage chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Corinth National Cemetery in MS, about 25 miles from Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 385 funeral homes in Mississippi. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services publish funeral prices?
Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (662) 837-3262 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 1011 City Ave. N. in Ripley, MS. You can reach the home at (662) 837-3262. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services provides traditional services, cremation services, funeral service, memorial service, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services mentions military funeral honors and flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian families, among others.
What sets Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services apart
- Honors all funeral insurance policies and pre-need plans, offering 100% credit regardless of where they were purchased.
- Family-owned and operated since 1925, providing over 90 years of continuous service.
- Emphasis on personalized ceremonies, including custom music, video tributes, and flexible service locations (Heritage Chapel, church, or private home).
- Modern and accessible facilities, featuring a Heritage Chapel, newly remodeled lobby, refreshment lounge, handicapped accessibility, and custom funeral vehicles.
- Provides a year of daily grief support messages via email.
- Offers direct ordering of flowers through local florists via their website, with service details pre-filled for convenience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
- · Rotary Club
- · Federated Funeral Directors of America
Specialties
- · Honoring All Funeral Insurance Policies
- · Honoring Pre-Need Funeral Plans
- · Veterans Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.