Veteran services at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc.
Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Arkadelphia, AR with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include spacious chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,500 for basic burial and $3,500 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, veteran services, and flag retirement. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include spacious chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Smith National Cemetery in AR, about 8 miles from Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 Arkansas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. publish funeral prices?
Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (870) 246-4551 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 517 Clay in Arkadelphia, AR. You can reach the home at (870) 246-4551. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. provides traditional burial, funeral service, cremation, custom services, immediate need, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations including Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Non-denominational) families, among others.
What sets Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Operating in Clark County since 1905, also known as Ruggles-Wilcox Chapel.
- Three generations of family ownership and operation.
- Affiliation with National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA), Veterans Funeral Care™, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes®.
- Emphasis on personalized funeral and cremation services, including custom tributes and Legacy Touch Keepsakes.
- Dedicated Veteran Services, including flag retirement.
- Availability of Celebrant Services for personalized ceremonies.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Veterans Funeral Care™
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes®
Specialties
- · Personalized Funeral Service
- · Veteran Services
- · Celebrant Services
- · Pre-Planning
- · Grief Support
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations including Baptist, Methodist, Catholic, Non-denominational). Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
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.