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Claude Cox2mo ago
We as a family very much appreciate the staff at Ball an Dodd. they were very professional and helpful. They are the type of people who make a very difficult time easier to manage, we thank you
5100 W Wellesley Ave, Spokane, WA 99205
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Ball & Dodd publishes itemized price lists for funeral services, burial merchandise, cremation merchandise, and package options. Pre-paid plans offer up to 10% savings. CareCredit financing available for immediate needs.
The funeral home features multiple distinct spaces designed for different service types and sizes. The main chapel offers traditional pew seating for up to 250 guests. A separate sun-filled event space accommodates Life Well Celebrated® gatherings with flexible configuration. The multi-purpose reception center supports catered events with full kitchen and service capabilities. Additional amenities include a coffee lounge, piano and organ on-site, outdoor event venue options, and audio/video equipment for memorial tributes. The building provides wheelchair accessibility and ample parking near the Fairmount Memorial Park entrance.
Ball & Dodd emphasizes personalized storytelling in their services, with staff creating singular memorials that incorporate specific hobbies, passions, and family traditions into the event design.
Ball & Dodd Funeral Home has served Spokane-area families from its West Wellesley Avenue location since 1938, when brothers Howard and Elwood Ball founded the business. The funeral home occupies a distinctive position in American cultural history through its early partnership with Sonora Smart Dodd and her husband John Bruce Dodd—Sonora was the driving force behind the first Father's Day celebration in Spokane on June 19, 1910, an effort that eventually led to President Nixon establishing the permanent national observance in 1972.
Today the facility operates as part of the Dignity Memorial network, offering modern architecture and multiple event spaces designed for both traditional services and personalized Life Well Celebrated® events. The location sits near the entrance to Fairmount Memorial Park and the Spokane Veterans Medical Center, positioning it conveniently for families using adjacent cemetery or medical facilities.
The business maintains a 4.8-star rating across 310 customer reviews, with recent testimonials highlighting staff patience and attention to detail during complex planning processes.
We as a family very much appreciate the staff at Ball an Dodd. they were very professional and helpful. They are the type of people who make a very difficult time easier to manage, we thank you
Ann was wonderful in knowing what I would want for my prearrangement of planning my cremation just by asking a few questions. It is a bizarre appointment and she made me feel very comfortable. There was no pressure to purchase anything. I highly recommend Ball and Dodd for your p...
Ball and Dodd provided the best possible experience when preparing for a loved one’s funeral. They were kind, patient and respectful. I felt like I was not alone in the process and that they were invested in fulfilling my family members wishes. I would highly recommend them
We recently lost our son & from first contact through until the end of the services we were treated with kindness, care, & amazing effort to honor our son in a way that aligned with our beliefs. We are grateful.
I highly recommend Ball & Dodd Funeral Home for preplanning funeral arrangements and caring for your loved one. The entire staff is professional, compassionate, and treat you with respect and dignity. They made the entire process of planning and finalizing my husband's funeral ...
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