Our mission is to treat families like family. We will provide service that is committed to excellence while respecting individual cultural and religious differences. It is our desire to perform services reflective of a life once lived. Pridgen Funeral Service is a family owned and operated business.
We are a full service business able to provide professional support and guidance as you make delicate decisions. We would be more than willing to satisfy the needs of you and your family; whether it's meeting at your home for arrangements, domestic and international shipping, cremation, the need for an interpreter or just working around your busy schedule.
We are a full service business able to provide professional support and guidance as you make delicate decisions. We would be more than willing to satisfy the needs of you and your family; whether it's meeting at your home for arrangements, domestic and international shipping, cremation, the need for an interpreter or just working around your busy schedule.
Services
The caring and experienced professionals at Pridgen Funeral Service are here to support you through this difficult time. We offer a range of personalized services to suit your family's wishes and requirements. You can count on us to help you plan a personal, lasting tribute to your loved one. And we'll carefully guide you through the many decisions that must be made during this challenging time.
Tuawana Braxton Pridgen, along with her husband Ervin, is the owner and managing mortician of Pridgen Funeral Home. She has been in the industry for twenty seven years and is currently licensed in Maryland, DC and Virginia. Tuawana is a graduate of the University of Maryland College Park with a Bachelors of Science degree in Biology and the University of the District of Columbia with an Associate of Arts degree in Mortuary Science.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
Reviews (10)
Kerlyne Simeon
Dec 17, 2021
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Lorena Finger
Dec 04, 2021
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The one thing you don't want to do is plan a funeral for your loved one, but when you do, contact Pridgen Funeral Home, P.A. When my husband passed away, I contact Ms. Tuawana Pridgen right after midnight July 19, 2020. To my surprise, she answered the phone right away. Her team came to receive my husband and they treated him with care. They also were very respectful to me and my girls. This was in the height of Covid so we had to have the service at the funeral home. Ms. Pridgen worked with me to establish a beautiful tribute video (which I'm still watching), and program to honor my husband. She
Victoria Watkins
Dec 03, 2021
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With the sudden loss of my husband no words can express the way I am feeling. In that time of confusion, disbelief, and mourning Pridgen Funeral Home, P.A. gave us the assurance and personal support our family needed in this tragic time. The employees, communication, customer service is more than professional. They gave me a sigh of relief knowing that my husband was properly taken care of with respect and dignity. Thank You
Tuawana Pridgen and Staff.
Tuawana Pridgen and Staff.
Antonio Simon
Nov 26, 2021
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The whole process of a funeral and burial is very sensitive. I have used Pruden funeral home for several family and friends. In addition to her professionalism Ms Pridgens knowledge and compassion made all the difference.So, Tawwana I hope you are reading this. From myself and my family thankyou very much for everything.
Antonio Simon
Antonio Simon
Tonya Shaw
Nov 22, 2021
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Raquel Mitchell
Nov 22, 2021
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When my husband and I realized we would be laying his mother to rest sooner than expected we began to make preparations and visit funeral homes. When we spoke to Mrs. Tuawana Pridgen, we immediately felt at ease. Her warm disposition and professionalism let us know our mother would be in caring hands. The Pridgen Funeral Home is a comforting place and the staff is very professional. The day of the services, Mrs. Tuawana was by our side every step of the way and our mother was beautifully laid to rest. Our family is blessed to have found Pridgen Funeral Home and they will be our family’s trusted
Nikya Stevenson
Nov 16, 2021
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Tuawana was above and beyond, the peace she gave me the calm and pleasantness she holds her professionalism. My grandmother was not in a good state arriving due to no movement for years, and she worked miracles. She asked for pictures before the illness and weight loss and she delivered my grandmother like the pictures. I was beyond pleased. This was a very challenging time and she helped me through. I thank you sincerely from the family.
Tawanda Cannon
Nov 14, 2021
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Pridgen Funeral home is the best. Their prices are reasonable compare to others. Their staff is great. Tuawana Pridgen the owner is compassionate, friendly, and emphatic. She makes the entire process easy. She gives suggestions and they are great. Your love one looks great with her skills.I have used her for my Aunt in 2020, and my Dad 2021,and very please each time. Will use them always. Highly recommended. You can't go wrong with Pridgen.
Ekeoma Okoroafor
Sep 15, 2021
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Working with Pridgen Funeral Home during my cousin's funeral was a great experience. Pridgen Funeral Home was very patient with us. They were attentive to our needs and made the burden of losing and burying a loved one lighter. Tuawana more especially made the funeral planning easier for us and my cousin's funeral was well organized because of her inputs and guidance. I would recommend Pridgen Funeral Home anytime without reservation and words cannot express how grateful I am to them for contributing hugely to the success of my cousin's funeral this past weekend.
B. D. Allred
Apr 05, 2021
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My personal experience with The Pridgen Funeral Home is Outstanding. I will always remember the care, patience, empathy, understanding of me, and the loss of my dear husband.
Upon entering the establishment the sadness of my visit was lifted by the brightness of the decor.
The myth of a Funeral Home being dark and dreary is debunked by the two mustered colored tufted chairs separated by the remnants of a Dogwood tree. Against the wall there plants on a table with glass artifacts delicately placed under a beautiful mirror with running water helped me concentrate on the business at hand.
Mrs Pridgen
Upon entering the establishment the sadness of my visit was lifted by the brightness of the decor.
The myth of a Funeral Home being dark and dreary is debunked by the two mustered colored tufted chairs separated by the remnants of a Dogwood tree. Against the wall there plants on a table with glass artifacts delicately placed under a beautiful mirror with running water helped me concentrate on the business at hand.
Mrs Pridgen
