Veteran services at Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel
Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel, located in Prescott, AZ, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include bradshaw chapel, prescott chapel, and reception center, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,920 for basic burial and $1,115 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, burial services, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include bradshaw chapel and prescott chapel.
Published pricing at Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel: direct cremation from $1,115. That places direct cremation roughly 20% below the Arizona median ($1,395). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Prescott National Cemetery in AZ, about 1 miles from Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel. 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 231 funeral homes in Arizona. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,115. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel is located at 303 South Cortez in Prescott, AZ. You can reach the home at (928) 445-2221. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel offer veteran families?
Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel provides funeral services, cremation services, personalization, burial services, veterans services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel mentions VA benefits paperwork and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Anglican, Messianic Jewish (Ahava B'Shem Yeshua Messianic Congregation), Alliance Bible Church, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Ruffner-Wakelin Prescott Chapel apart
- Arizona's Oldest Funeral Home
- Longest-continuous business in Prescott
- Located in a historic 1878 Judge Edmund W. Wells home, listed on the National Register of Historic Places
- Owned by a fourth-generation funeral director family (Noecker family)
- Offers a dedicated reception center with seating for up to 70, audio/visual, kitchen, and catering options
- Provides specific information on Medicaid spend-down and Veterans' Burial Benefits
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
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- · Funeral Home
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- · Veterans' Burial Benefits
- · Medicaid Spend Down Information
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Anglican, Messianic Jewish (Ahava B'Shem Yeshua Messianic Congregation), Alliance Bible Church, Church of Christ, Church of the Nazarene, Community Church, Catholic (Sacred Heart Catholic Church), Christian Fellowship (The Flock Church, Solid Rock Christian Fellowship).
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.