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 their own words: "Taylor Funeral Home offers dedicated military ceremonies, which include honor guards, flag presentations, three-volley salutes, and Taps. They also provide resources for understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include customizable memorial services, cremation planning, cemetery planning, american flag case, cremation jewelry, and custom memorial blanket. 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 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 Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc: direct cremation from $995. That places direct cremation roughly 47% below the Tennessee median ($1,865). 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 Chattanooga National Cemetery in TN, approximately 3 miles from Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc. Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Tennessee has approximately 641 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Taylor Funeral Home of Chattanooga Inc is among them.
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?
Taylor Funeral Home offers dedicated military ceremonies, which include honor guards, flag presentations, three-volley salutes, and Taps. They also provide resources for understanding Veterans Affairs (VA) benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Planning
- · Cremation Jewelry
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · American Flag Case
- · Bagpiper
- · Balloon Release
- · Bugler
- · Butterfly Release Ceremony
- · Casket Customization
- · Cremation Jewelry
- · Custom Memorial Blanket
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Baptist.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.