J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

Veteran services at J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Annapolis, MD with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Herman-Taylor Funeral Home assists veterans and their families in accessing benefits, including burial allowances to offset funeral and transportation costs, standard Military Funeral Honors (MFH) with uniformed service members, the playing of Taps, and a flag ceremony. They also help with applications for burial flags, government headstones or markers for unmarked graves, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. The funeral home can guide families through eligibility requirements and the necessary documentation for these benefits." On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel, large reception area, and inspirational chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $7,280 for basic burial and $2,440 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

On-site facilities of note include large-capacity chapel, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and inspirational chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 26% below 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 8 miles from J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.. J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. 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. J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,695. 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 J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 147 Duke Of Gloucester St. in Annapolis, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 263-4422. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?

J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, cremation services, traditional funerals, custom memorial services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Herman-Taylor Funeral Home assists veterans and their families in accessing benefits, including burial allowances to offset funeral and transportation costs, standard Military Funeral Honors (MFH) with uniformed service members, the playing of Taps, and a flag ceremony. They also help with applications for burial flags, government headstones or markers for unmarked graves, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. The funeral home can guide families through eligibility requirements and the necessary documentation for these benefits.

Which faith traditions does J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Evangelical Free, United Methodist, All faiths and traditions families, among others.

What sets J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. apart

On-site crematory, ensuring loved ones remain in their direct care.
Funeral directors are Certified Crematory Operators by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA).
Recipient of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award four out of the past five years.
Specialized "Pets Honored" pet cremation service, including private cremation and memorial items.
Offers unique "Life Celebrations" tailored to reflect the individual's life.
Provides live streaming and recording of services for remote participation and lasting remembrance.

Military & veteran services offered

★Custom Memorial Services

★Veterans Planning

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Incense Burning

On-site facilities

· Flexible Event Space

· Large-Capacity Chapel

· Celebration Of Life Center

· Modern Funeral Home

· Piano Or Organ On-site

· Large Reception Area

· Audio And Video Equipment

· Coffee Lounge

· Pet Friendly

· Cremation Niches

· Cremation Gardens

· Family Rooms

· Inspirational Chapel

· Spacious Lobby

· Reception Facilities

· Private Conference Area

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Military Memorials
· Religious & Cultural Traditions

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Lutheran (Missouri Synod), Evangelical Free, United Methodist, All faiths and traditions. 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.