Veteran services at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.
Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. serves veteran families in Towson, MD with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel and parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,320 for basic burial and $2,725 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $3,325. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial services, cremation, graveside services, veterans services, direct cremation, and funeral service with cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc.: direct cremation from $3,725. That places direct cremation roughly 62% 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 Garrison Forest Veterans Cemetery in MD, about 8 miles from Ruck Towson 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 Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,725. 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 Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. is located at 1050 York Rd. in Towson, MD. You can reach the home at (410) 823-1700. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. offer veteran families?
Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. provides funeral services, memorial services, cremation, pre-planning, visitations and viewing, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. mentions military funeral honors and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic Traditions, Protestant Traditions, Orthodox Traditions, Jewish Traditions, Buddhist Traditions families, among others.
What sets Ruck Towson Funeral Home, Inc. apart
- Family-owned and operated for over 100 years, with multiple generations of staff.
- On-site crematorium at the Towson location, ensuring loved ones remain in their care.
- 24/7 availability with a real person answering calls for immediate assistance.
- Transparent pricing with downloadable General Price Lists available online.
- Extensive experience accommodating a wide range of cultural and religious traditions.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Funeral Service With Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Catholic Traditions
- · Protestant Traditions
- · Orthodox Traditions
- · Jewish Traditions
- · Buddhist Traditions
- · Hindu Traditions
- · Modern Services
- · Humanistic Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic Traditions, Protestant Traditions, Orthodox Traditions, Jewish Traditions, Buddhist Traditions, Hindu Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Español.
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.