Hardesty Funeral Home

Veteran services at Hardesty Funeral Home

Veteran families in Annapolis, MD can turn to Hardesty Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Hardesty Funeral Home assists with veteran arrangements, as indicated by their preplanning checklist which includes gathering military service information, and the military background of their President-General Manager, James K. Govoni." 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.

Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Hardesty Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,415. That places direct cremation roughly 5% above the Maryland median ($2,300). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Crownsville Veterans Cemetery in MD, approximately 7 miles from Hardesty Funeral Home. Hardesty Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Maryland has approximately 313 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Hardesty Funeral Home is among them.

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 with veteran arrangements, as indicated by their preplanning checklist which includes gathering military service information, and the military background of their President-General Manager, James K. Govoni.

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 & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Facilities for visitation

· Facilities for funeral services

· Reception hall

· Handicap accessible

Affiliations & specializations

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

Specializations

· Traditional Funerals
· Cremation Options
· Pre-Planning Services
· Grief Support
· Urn Selection
· Military Funeral Service
· Veteran Services
· Custom Funerals

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Methodist, Diverse faiths (as stated by the funeral home's capacity to serve any religion). Languages spoken at the home: English.

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The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.