Veteran services at Hardesty Funeral Home
Veteran families in Annapolis, MD can turn to Hardesty Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,995 for basic burial and $2,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Hardesty Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,415. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above 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 Crownsville Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 7 miles from Hardesty 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 Hardesty Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,415. 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 Hardesty Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Hardesty Funeral Home is located at 12 Ridgely Avenue in Annapolis, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 263-2222. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Hardesty Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Hardesty Funeral Home provides funeral options, personalization, burial, cremation, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Hardesty Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Hardesty Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Hardesty Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Methodist, Diverse faiths (as stated by the funeral home's capacity to serve any religion) families, among others.
What sets Hardesty Funeral Home apart
- A fourth-generation family business with deep roots in Anne Arundel County.
- Thomas A. Hardesty, Sr. was known for his stance against racial discrimination, notably in a county landmark case regarding youth football in the 1970s.
- James K. Govoni, the President-General Manager, is a Navy veteran and served as President of the Maryland State Board of Mortician’s and Funeral Directors.
- Operates three distinct locations across Anne Arundel County: Annapolis, Galesville, and Gambrills.
- Staff members hold affiliations with various community and professional organizations, including Masonic Lodge 89, Eastern Star, Annapolis Kiwanis, Mayo United Methodist Church, and the Maryland State Board of Mortician’s and Funeral Directors.
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Annapolis Masonic Lodge 89
- · Scottish Rite
- · Eastern Star
- · Annapolis Kiwanis
- · Mayo United Methodist Church
- · Eastern Star Annapolis Chapter 46
- · Mayo Quilters Club
- · International Society for Performance Improvement, Potomac Chapter
Specialties
- · Traditional Funerals
- · Cremation Options
- · Pre-Planning Services
- · Grief Support
- · Urn Selection
- · Military Funeral Service
- · Veteran Services
- · Custom Funerals
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Methodist, Diverse faiths (as stated by the funeral home's capacity to serve any religion). 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.