Parkway Funeral Home

Parkway Funeral Home & Parkway Memorial Cemetery, located at 1161 Highland Colony Parkway in Ridgeland, Mississippi, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care for families in the Jackson area since 1923. Originally known as Wright & Ferguson Funeral Home and Parkway Memorial Cemetery, this establishment has built a nearly century-long reputation for quality funeral, cremation, and cemetery services. Though the times have changed, the unwavering commitment to serving the community with dignity and respect remains constant. As a non-denominational funeral home and cemetery, Parkway serves individuals of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, working closely with families to incorporate their unique traditions and personal touches into every service. The funeral home features four chapels: Magnolia, Evergreen, and Dogwood are well-suited for visitations and smaller services, accommodating up to 50 guests each, with the ability to combine rooms for larger gatherings. For more substantial services and catered events, the Celebration of Life Hall can seat approximately 185 guests. Families are encouraged to personalize these spaces with photos, mementos, themed decor, favorite songs, video slideshows, or any meaningful elements that celebrate the life of their loved one. Beyond traditional burial services, Parkway offers comprehensive cremation options, from direct cremation without a memorial to witness cremation and full funeral services before or after cremation. Cremated remains may be placed in the serene Parkway Memorial Cemetery, which spans 25 acres of rolling green lawns, mature trees, and a tranquil lake with a flowing fountain, providing a natural haven for remembrance. The cemetery offers numerous burial choices, including in-ground interment with flat or upright monuments, a cremation garden, two community mausoleums (Trinity and Monticello), private mausoleums, and private burial estates. Committal services can be held at either mausoleum; Monticello is open-air while Trinity is enclosed and air-conditioned, holding up to 75 people. Parkway is deeply committed to honoring veterans, working closely with all branches of the U.S. armed services to host events and perform military funeral services with honors, including services for homeless veterans. A large Memorial Day program features placement of flags on all veterans' graves. The facility is wheelchair accessible, offers free on-site parking, and provides prepayment plans for those wishing to plan ahead. As part of the Dignity Memorial network, the locally operated business provides the warm, familiar attention expected from a community funeral home along with the resources and value of North America's largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers. Available 24/7, Parkway welcomes families to call (601) 853-7696 or visit during business hours for immediate assistance or to learn more about planning ahead.