John M. Taylor Funeral Home
147 Duke of Gloucester St, Annapolis, MD, 21401
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Maryland
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“The staff at the John M. Taylor Funeral Home were congenial and caring. Because of their professionalism, their recommendations, and attention to detail, the celebration of life for my dad exceeded my family's expectations. They met all our needs. The meeting room was welcoming. The "My Life Story" display was done attractively and generated conversation among guests, as well as triggered memories. The appetizers were fresh and pleasing. My family highly recommends this facility.”
— Suzanne Cottrell
“The Taylor funeral home has handled all three funerals for my family over the years. Each of them has been very different in terms of what arrangements we made, but each of them have turned out very well, and the staff has always been very helpful, compassionate and understanding Over the years, even if it has been with different people handling the arrangements.”
— Jane Canter
“Taylor Funeral Home responded quickly to the nursing facility in Baltimore to bring my wife back to Annapolis. The remainder Ning process was smooth. It’s good to talk with someone that has been through it, to understand the questions & products you will be offered. As a sign of their customer service, Patrick was waiting at the main door for us when we arrived, when he saw my father, who needs a wheelchair, was with us, he quickly went around to the handicap accessible entrance to help us easily enter. Recommend.”
— David Ruley
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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