Bower Funeral Chapels

Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory, a family-owned and operated funeral home, has been a trusted pillar of compassion and support for families in the New River Valley communities of Dublin and Pulaski, Virginia. With two convenient locations—320 East Main Street in Dublin and 1631 Bob White Boulevard in Pulaski—the funeral home is dedicated to providing dignified, personalized funeral and cremation services that honor the memory of each loved one. The business is proudly led by owner and funeral service licensee Dana Bower Rygas and her family, who are deeply committed to upholding the highest ethical and professional standards. Their mission is to guide families through difficult times with empathy, respect, and unwavering attention to detail, ensuring every service meets and surpasses expectations.

Bower Funeral Chapel offers a comprehensive range of services designed to accommodate diverse cultural, religious, and personal preferences. These include traditional funeral services, memorial services, and cremation options. In July 2024, the funeral home proudly announced the addition of a full-service, onsite crematory at its Pulaski location, allowing families to entrust the care of their loved ones entirely within the facility from start to finish. Additional services include grief resources, pre-planning assistance, and a variety of merchandise options such as caskets, urns, and memorial keepsakes. The funeral home also provides full internet obituaries on its website, where families can share tributes, and can display photographs on screens during visitations and funeral services as a personalized tribute.

The Dublin location is wheelchair accessible, with a wheelchair accessible entrance and parking lot, and offers on-site parking for guests. Operating hours are consistent across all days, from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, providing families with reliable access to staff and facilities. The funeral home is active in the community, holding memberships with the Blue Ridge Funeral Directors Association, local chambers of commerce, the Virginia Funeral Directors Association, and the National Funeral Directors Association. It also supports veterans through partnerships with the VFW. Bower Funeral Chapel & Crematory remains a compassionate, professional resource for families facing loss, dedicated to serving every family with the dignity and care they deserve.