Veteran services at Taylor Funeral Home
Veteran families in Spencer, WV can turn to Taylor Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large chapel and off-street parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,095 for basic burial and $2,095 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: graveside service with visitation, graveside service, immediate burial, direct cremation, cremation with funeral service and visitation, and memorial service with visitation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include large chapel.
Published pricing at Taylor Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,720 and basic burial from $2,720. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above the West Virginia median ($2,325). 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 Donel C. Kinnard Memorial State Veterans Cemetery in WV, about 36 miles from Taylor Funeral Home. 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 299 funeral homes in West Virginia. 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 cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,720, basic burial starts at $2,720. 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 located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Taylor Funeral Home is located at 406 Market Street in Spencer, WV. You can reach the home at (304) 927-1540. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Taylor Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Taylor Funeral Home provides complete funeral service with visitation, complete funeral service without visitation, graveside service with visitation, graveside service, immediate burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Taylor Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Taylor Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Taylor Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Baptist, Word of Faith, Catholic families, among others.
What sets Taylor Funeral Home apart
- Independent, family-owned and operated business.
- Offers personalized services to fit various budgets.
- Assists with military honors and veteran burial benefits.
- Facilitates transfer of pre-arranged funeral plans from other homes at no additional cost.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Graveside Service with Visitation
- · Graveside Service
- · Immediate Burial
- · Committal Service
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation with Funeral Service and Visitation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · West Virginia Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Selected Independent Funeral Homes
- · Spencer Rotary Club
- · Linden Lodge #83 A.F. & A.M.
- · Jerusalem Chapter #3, R.A.M.
- · Calvary Commandery #3, Knights Templar
- · Scottish Rite of Freemasonry, S.J.
Specialties
- · Military & Veterans
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist, Word of Faith, Catholic.
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.