Veteran services at Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services
Veteran families in Johnson City, TN can turn to Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include dogwood chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,350 for basic burial and $3,850 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.8 stars from 126 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include dogwood chapel.
Published pricing at Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services: direct cremation from $3,850. That places direct cremation roughly 106% above the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Mountain Home National Cemetery Annex in TN, about 3 miles from Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services has a 4.8-star rating from 126 Google reviews.
We list about 641 funeral homes in Tennessee. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,850. 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 Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services is located at 2001 East Oakland Avenue in Johnson City, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 282-1521. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services offer veteran families?
Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services provides traditional funeral service, memorial service, committal service, affirmation or celebration of life service, cremation, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Non-Denominational, United Methodist, Episcopal, Baptist families, among others.
How do families rate Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services?
Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services holds a 4.8-star rating across 126 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services apart
- Third-generation family ownership and operation, with Preston McKee as owner and licensed funeral director.
- Awarded the 2024 Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association.
- Extensive community involvement, supporting local charities like the Salvation Army, Family Promise, and Niswonger Children's Hospital.
- Comprehensive grief support programs including 'Healing Hearts' luncheons, 'Caring Voices' 24-hour phone counseling, and facilitated local support groups.
- Modern and recently renovated facilities, including the Dogwood Chapel (renovated 2007) with state-of-the-art audiovisual and webcasting capabilities, and the remodeled Oak Hall (2022) for flexible events.
- Presence of certified therapy dog, Lily, and Abby, to provide comfort to families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Committal Service
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Grief Support
- · Pre-planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Non-Denominational, United Methodist, Episcopal, Baptist.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Morris-Baker Funeral Home & Cremation Services, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Planning a service for a loved one is difficult, but Russ at Morris Baker Funeral Home gently led me through all the decisions letting me make my own choices. His compassion was genuine and he helped and supported me throughout the entire process and afterwards.”
“I will share my experience at Morris Baker by starting at the beginning. The first person I contacted was my funeral director Katie Johnson. Katie's help and care I think helped me the most with my loss of Linda. She did a great service for me from explaining the contracts and answering all of mine and the family's questions. It seemed she was always there by my side when I was greiving the hardest. She helped with the selections of the materials like the casket and vault and gave us as much time as needed to decide. I especially want to thank Katie for helping to select the funeral book and in providing many choices for the message in the funeral memorial card. We found one that was really nice. All the other staff at Morris Baker was helpful and all would take time just to listen and help me grieve. The only thing I wish they would do for other families in the future is to add a second book for people to sign. If they would put a second signature book on a stand on the right as you come in the chapel, I think that would help. I never found where the signature book was located to the left on a wall. I believe others could miss it also and some people may miss signing the signature book because of that. This is not a complaint at all just a suggested improvement. I cannot complain at all. The Morris Baker funeral home exceeded all my expectations for a funeral home service. Thank you Katie Johnson and thank you Morris Baker funeral home for the service you gave to Linda Andrews Sutphin and family and me her husband Sam Sutphin. Thank you. Also want to say I will always treasure the portrait you made me from Linda's picture.”
“Our family has used Morris Baker for many many years! That is why we just used them in the passing of our brother. Always very kind and professional. I would like to give a shout out to our funeral director Katie Johnson,it was our first time meeting her. You can tell immediately she is caring,sympathetic and listens to the family's concerns. Morris Baker is lucky to have her!”
“Our family has depended on Morris-Baker down through the years. We wish to thank everyone at Morris-Baker for the kindness and understanding shown to us recently. Dillon Wines guided us and helped us through a very difficult time. Thank you to Haleigh, Rocky, Rachel and everyone else. Every detail, every concern was addressed.”
“Very professional, kind and caring. Helpful to navigate a difficult time and assistance with post funeral challenges. Great job if you go with a viewing.”
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.