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J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.

147 Duke Of Gloucester St. · Annapolis, MD 21401

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Veteran Services

From the home's own description

“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.”

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 its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. 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.

The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, custom memorial services, burial, and veterans planning. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include large-capacity chapel, cremation niches, cremation gardens, and inspirational chapel.

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). 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 8 miles from J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc.. 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 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?

In its own description of its veteran services, J.M. Taylor Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.

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 and veteran services listed

★Custom Memorial Services
★Veterans Planning

Burial and 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 and specialties

Industry affiliations

  • · Crematory
  • · Funeral Home
  • · Mortuary

Specialties

  • · Military Memorials
  • · Religious & Cultural Traditions

Religious traditions and languages

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