Veteran services at Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home
Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home serves veteran families in Baltimore, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,100 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, direct cremation, funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and graveside service. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,100. That places direct cremation roughly 52% below the Maryland median ($2,300). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Baltimore National Cemetery in MD, about 6 miles from Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 313 funeral homes in Maryland. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,100. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home is located at 1412 East Preston Street in Baltimore, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 837-4926. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, direct cremation, funeral service followed by cremation, memorial service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Episcopal) families, among others.
What sets Calvin B Scruggs Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated for over 50 years, now by second-generation Calvin B. Scruggs, Jr. and Bernadine V. Scruggs, with Ca'Lynn B. Scruggs also involved.
- Expanded from a single row house to a modern facility encompassing seven adjoining properties, featuring a chapel that seats up to 200 people.
- Accepts major credit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express) to ease financial burdens.
- Offers a dedicated casket selection room for families to make selections.
- Provides assistance for death away from home, both within and outside the United States.
- Specializes in personalized services, including tribute videos and live streaming for those unable to attend in person.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
- · Graveside Service
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Funeral Service Followed by Cremation
On-site facilities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Episcopal). Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.