Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services

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 their own words: "Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services provides Military Funeral Honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail, with at least one member from the deceased veteran's Armed Force. Military Funeral Honor Teams can also serve as pallbearers if requested. Eligibility for these honors extends to active duty military members, those in the Selected Reserve, former military members with honorable discharges, and former Selected Reserve members discharged due to a line-of-duty disability. The funeral home assists families in establishing veteran eligibility, primarily through DD Form 214 or other discharge documents." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, memorial service, burial, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include funeral chapel and heritage chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Corinth National Cemetery in MS, approximately 25 miles from Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services. Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Mississippi has approximately 385 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.

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 — 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?

Ripley Funeral and Cremation Services provides Military Funeral Honors, which include the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veteran's family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail, with at least one member from the deceased veteran's Armed Force. Military Funeral Honor Teams can also serve as pallbearers if requested. Eligibility for these honors extends to active duty military members, those in the Selected Reserve, former military members with honorable discharges, and former Selected Reserve members discharged due to a line-of-duty disability. The funeral home assists families in establishing veteran eligibility, primarily through DD Form 214 or other discharge documents.

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 & veteran services offered

★Memorial Service

★Veterans Services

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Funeral Home

· Funeral Chapel

· Heritage Chapel

· Handicapped Accessible

· Large Well-Lighted Parking Lot

· Newly Remodeled Lobby

· Private Offices

· Refreshment Lounge

· Custom Funeral Vehicles

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· National Funeral Directors Association
· Mississippi Funeral Directors Association
· Rotary Club
· Federated Funeral Directors of America

Specializations

· Honoring All Funeral Insurance Policies
· Honoring Pre-Need Funeral Plans
· Veterans Support

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Presbyterian, Baptist, Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.