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About Ridley Funeral Establishment

Address
131 Mississippi Ave SE
Washington, DC 20032
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Overview from the funeral home

We are family owned and operated
5th/6th generation boutique undertakers
of distinction serving the
Washington, DC Metropolitan region
(DC/MD & Northern Va)
Our roots run deep birthed during the mid 1870s during the post slavery reconstruction era out of Petersburg,Va.

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Price list for Ridley Funeral Establishment

These prices were last updated by someone at Ridley Funeral Establishment on April 29, 2024. This is not a comprehensive list of all services offered.

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Official prices for a Burial with a Viewing, Embalming, and a Traditional Service

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Right caret Basic services
This is the fee for the basic organizational services that the funeral home will provide. This fee is generally mandatory.
$2,250
Right caret Transportation of the deceased
This is the fee for the funeral home to come pick up your loved one and bring him/her to the funeral home for preparation.
$595
Right caret Embalming
This is the fee for the embalming process. Embalming is generally not required if proper refrigeration is available.
$1,100
Right caret Staff for viewing or visitation
This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a visitation or viewing. This is generally required if you would like to hold a viewing and visitation at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff.
$545
Right caret Staff for funeral or memorial service
This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a funeral or memorial service. This is generally required if you would like to hold the service at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service.
$545
Right caret Staff for graveside service
This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a graveside service. This is generally required if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service.
$980
Right caret Use of a hearse
This is the fee to transport your loved one from the funeral home to funeral events (or between events) in a hearse.
$785
Right caret Body prep
This is the fee for additional preparation of the body, such as dressing and casketing.
$395
Right caret Casket
This is the cost to purchase a casket from the funeral home. You may choose to purchase a casket online or elsewhere, if you'd wish.
$2,000 -
$28,000
Right caret Burial vault
This is the cost to purchase a burial vault from the funeral home. A burial vault is required for most cemeteries, but you may choose to purchase one online or elsewhere, if you'd wish.
$1,300
Right caret Flowers
This is a common price to purchase funeral flowers. You may purchase flowers through the funeral home or separately, if you wish.
$300 -
$1,800
Right caret Printed programs
This is the fee to purchase printed funeral programs. You may purchase programs through the funeral home or elsewhere, if you wish.
$165 -
$900
Total estimated cost (minimum) $10,960 & Up

Pricing notes from Ridley Funeral Establishment

Our true aim is to continually meet your needs regardless of your financial or fiscal means... We are always seeking the best options to serve your family with out any additional burdens of heart worry. We encourage you to keep your earthly hand in our hands........ yet your spiritual hand..... with the Lord GOD thy Jesus and everything will be alright.

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Frequently asked questions

Answered by Ridley Funeral Establishment

  • What is the history of Ridley Funeral Establishment?

    As professional funeral directors and embalmers of distinction,
    We embrace the mantra..
    "Eternal rest does not have to be expensive, Call upon us to experience our difference"
    Since the mid-1870s our family has been that foundational oasis to countless families over the eons who have sought our hand to comfort them in their life most trying hours carrying the legacy of our ancestors who uplifted those many families over the last century who reached out to us...
    Our ancestors...
    The root of our lineage begins with..
    James M.Wilkerson,Sr(1840-1890)
    Joseph Mack Jones(1840-1935)
    Rev.E.S.Moorefield(1869-1973)
    Thomas M. Pegram(1930-1986)
    J.Thomas Ridley(1922-1988)
    Arthur Art Moorefield(1922-2005)
    Kate Brooks Moorefield(1907-1991)
    M.Z. (Beenie-moe)Moorefield(1904-1998)
    Blanche Wilkerson Jones(1913-1993)
    Ella (Shuga)Wilkerson Morgan(1902-1982)
    Janice Moorefield
    Ridley-Harkins(1947-2020)
    Gladys Moorefield Daniels Hawkins(1938-2023)

  • Who are the key people at Ridley Funeral Establishment?

    Janice Moorefield Ridley-Harkins(4th generation)(1947-2020)
    Linwood C.Ridley(4th generation)
    Gladys Moorefield Hawkins Daniels(3rd generation)(1938-2023)
    Keith Ridley,IV(5th generation)
    Kyle A.Ridley(6th generation)
    Keith Ridley,V(6th generation)
    Garnell Daniels(5th generation)
    Vincent Ridley(5th generation)

  • What is the funeral planning process generally like?

    The 1st step is to notify us....
    from there we will walk and guild you through all steps of what is required to memorialize and enshrine the life of your loved one.

  • Are there specific types of funerals that you specialize in?

    We are open of serving all faiths and customs.... Our goal is to provide you with your hearts desired request within all applicable laws that govern the jurisdictions we are called upon to serve in.

  • What makes you different from other funeral homes?

    We are committed to your care from the moment we are notified of your need of service 24hrs a day... Our aim is to be your ray of light at this most trying hour of life..
    We encourage you to keep your earthly hand in our hand... But your spiritual hand of faith in our LORD GOD and we will do the rest.

  • What is the benefit of calling upon us at your greatest hour?

    We offer compassion.... continually care of your needs and request with 24hrs a day access.
    We ask you to trust your heart and spirit with Lord GOD Jesus..
    But your earthly hand with our family and will shall get you through the pall of this hour of life

Other questions? Give them a call:  (202) 859-3998 (202) 859-3998

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