Rucker-Shelton Funeral Home

Rucker Funeral Home, also known as Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home, is a distinguished funeral service provider located at 2199 Candler Road in Decatur, Georgia, serving the metro Atlanta area and surrounding communities. Founded by Reverend Raleigh Rucker, the funeral home has a rich history rooted in faith, perseverance, and a deep commitment to caring for families during their most difficult times.

Reverend Rucker's journey in the funeral profession began after serving 10 years in the United States Marine Corps. While working part-time at a funeral home, his employer encouraged him to attend mortuary school. Recognizing a community in need of a compassionate businessman who genuinely cared about giving back, Rucker decided to pursue his own funeral home. He started his business in 1972 at 341 Candler Road in Atlanta, naming it Raleigh Rucker Funeral Home. Through hard times and with the support of family and friends, he persevered. As the business grew, Rucker envisioned a larger facility that could offer more services, including spacious reposing rooms, a chapel, an arrangement room, refrigeration for remains, a three-station preparation room equipped with a 1,000-pound lift, and a garage. After 34 years of dedication, he and his family built a 10,000-square-foot facility from the ground up at the current address, which opened its doors in July 2006. The funeral home is conveniently located next to Mt. Patmos Baptist Church, where Reverend Rucker serves as pastor and founder. The beautifully landscaped property is visible from both Raleigh Rucker Way and Candler Road.

The funeral home offers a full range of services to honor the unique life and legacy of each loved one. These include traditional funeral services, cremation services, and specialized veterans' services that assist with burial flags and headstones. Rucker Funeral Home also provides pre-planning arrangements, allowing individuals to make their wishes known in advance and relieve their families of burden. The staff is committed to serving families of all faiths and backgrounds, with a mission to never let distance become a boundary. They offer financial assistance to those in need, ensuring that no one is turned away due to financial concerns.

The facility is wheelchair accessible with an accessible entrance and parking lot, and on-site parking is available for visitors. The funeral home maintains a strong community presence, regularly publishing obituaries and offering grief support resources, including a year-long daily email support program. They also provide easy access to send flowers and make payments online. With a Google Maps rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 146 reviews, Rucker Funeral Home is recognized for its quality care, service, and commitment to excellence. The staff upholds a mission to be loyal, compassionate, and faithful to the families they serve, always striving to meet their needs with dignity and respect.