Veteran services at Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc
Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc in Chattanooga, TN supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,180 for basic burial and $995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: customizable memorial services, cremation planning, cemetery planning, american flag case, cremation jewelry, and custom memorial blanket. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 47% below 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, about 3 miles from Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga 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 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 Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $995. 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 Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc is located at 3417 Wilcox Boulevard in Chattanooga, TN. You can reach the home at (423) 622-8152. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc offer veteran families?
Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc provides seamless arrangements, customizable memorial services, funeral planning, cremation planning, cemetery planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian, Baptist families, among others.
What sets Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc apart
- Extensive personalization options including bagpipers, buglers, horse-drawn carriages, and motorcycle hearses.
- Unique ceremonial releases such as balloon and dove releases.
- Specialized keepsake offerings like cremation jewelry, fingerprint jewelry, and custom memorial blankets.
- Live streaming and webcasting services for memorial events.
- Comprehensive grief support resources including interactive aftercare videos, daily email affirmations for a year, and specific guides for children.
- Recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Planning
- · Cremation Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · American Flag Case
- · Bagpiper
- · Balloon Release
- · Bugler
- · Butterfly Release Ceremony
- · Casket Customization
- · Cremation Jewelry
- · Custom Memorial Blanket
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian, Baptist.
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.