Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home

Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home, located at 920 21st Avenue in Lewiston, Idaho, has been a cornerstone of the Lewis-Clark Valley community since 1898. With over 125 years of continuous service, this family-oriented funeral home is dedicated to providing compassionate, professional care to families during their most difficult moments. The facility is fully accessible, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, ensuring that all guests can attend services comfortably. Vassar-Rawls offers a comprehensive range of services including traditional burial services, cremation services, and memorial ceremonies, all tailored to honor the unique life of each individual. The funeral home also provides a variety of merchandise such as burial caskets (wood, metal, and natural/basic options), cremation urns, vaults, headstones, flowers, and printed materials, allowing families to create a personalized tribute. Understanding that planning ahead can ease future burdens, Vassar-Rawls offers pre-planning services with prepayment plans, funeral decisions guidance, and information on funeral and military benefits. For those facing an immediate loss, the staff responds with urgency and compassion, handling all logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors. The administrative office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with weekend appointments available by arrangement. Vassar-Rawls embraces modern technology by offering live-streaming capabilities for services, enabling distant family members and friends to participate remotely. The funeral home also maintains an active online presence through its website and Facebook page, where obituaries, service announcements, and community updates are regularly posted. Recent obituaries (e.g., Betty J. Ells, Elizabeth Borders, Carolyn T. Cook, Judith A. Hoffman, and others) reflect the diverse families they serve across Nez Perce County and beyond. With a Google Maps rating of 4.6 out of 5, Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home is recognized for its dedicated service. The staff, including licensed funeral directors and support personnel, are committed to guiding families through every step of the funeral process, from immediate arrangements to long-term memorialization. Whether you are planning ahead or need immediate assistance, Vassar-Rawls Funeral Home combines a rich history with modern conveniences to help the Lewiston community honor their loved ones with dignity and respect.