John M. Taylor Funeral Home
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John M. Taylor Funeral Home
147 Duke OF Gloucester ST, Annapolis, MD 21401 · (410) 263-4422
Part of Service Corporation InternationalPricing Verified
★★★★★4.9111 Google reviews

About John M. Taylor Funeral Home

John M. Taylor Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home in Annapolis that operates as part of Service Corporation International (SCI), the largest corporate funeral chain in the country — something families who prefer locally or independently owned providers may want to factor into their decision. Pricing data was not available for this listing, so families are encouraged to request an itemized General Price List directly from the funeral home and compare it with other Annapolis-area providers before making a decision. The home holds a 4.9-star rating across 111 Google reviews, which reflects a high level of consistent customer satisfaction for a location with meaningful review volume. Reviewers repeatedly highlight the staff's compassion, attentiveness, and willingness to work with families on pricing and arrangements, and several reviewers note returning to the funeral home for multiple family services over the years — a sign of lasting trust.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Effective Mar 10, 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,875
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,295
Direct cremation from
$1,875
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff
Required fee
$4,420
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$1,695
Other Preparation of the Body5 items
Dressing and casketing of deceased
$395
Bathing and handling of unembalmed deceased
$595
Hairdresser
From $75
Refrigeration
$370
Sheltering of remains
$100
Use of Facilities and Staff12 items
Off-Site Venue Staff Services for Celebration
$2,095
Premium Facilities & Staff Services
$2,095
Standard Facilities & Staff Services
$1,695
Extraordinary Affair
$3,995
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Memorial Service (without remains present) in Our
$2,395
Use of Facilities and Staff Services for Visitation for four hours the evening before, or for two
$795
Use of Equipment and Staff Services for Celebration of Life Graveside Services
$795
Private family moment at our facility including minimal preparation.
$595
Additional Personalization
$295
Standard Personalization
$795
Premium Personalization
$1,395
Signature Personalization
$3,995
Transportation9 items
Service vehicle
$395
Transfer of remains from place of death to funeral home
$795
Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse)
$495
Transfer to or from airport
$395
Transfer of deceased from funeral home to place of autopsy and return to funeral home
$990
Transfer to or from crematory
$255
Flower Vehicle
$295
Utility Vehicle
$295
Limousine
$595
Forwarding of Remains1 items
This charge includes use of preparation room, Basic Professional Service Fee when Forwarding
$4,995
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
This charge includes Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains, transportation to or
$3,995
Direct Cremation6 items
Direct Cremation
$1,875–$17,270
Direct cremation with container provided by the purchaser. (All such containers must meet
$1,875
Direct Cremation with Pacific Pine - Cremation-oriented casket with a light pine, laminate
$3,070
Direct Cremation with Stratus - Medium density fiberboard - cremation-oriented with a
$2,325
Direct Cremation with Trayview - Cardboard container - cremation oriented with a
$2,270
D irect cremation with casket from our facility (in addition to cost of casket).
$1,875
Immediate Burial4 items
Immediate Burial
$4,295–$25,390
Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser (all such containers must meet
$4,295
Immediate burial with minimum casket from our facility.
$5,890
Immediate burial with casket selected from our facility (in addition to cost of casket – see
$4,295
Caskets3 items
Caskets
$395–$450
Caskets
$1,195–$21,095
Caskets
$1,100
Outer Burial Containers1 items
Outer Burial Containers
$1,595–$7,295
Urns3 items
Urns
$65–$1,295
CLOTHING
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FLOWERS
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Other Merchandise56 items
A Life Remembered Book
$95
Additional Charges - Expedited Services
$400
Air Tray
$295
Cap Panels
$145–$295
Casket Corners
$59
Casket Medallions
$50–$295
Catered Receptions
From $795
Celebrant Service
$495
Celebration of Life Events Non-taxable
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Celebration of Life Events Taxable
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Cemetery Equipment Rental Fee
$595
Combination Unit
$395
Cremation Witnessing Fee
$895
Crematory Fee
$450
Cross/Crucifix
$45
Dignity Stationery Packages
$395–$795
Earth Orbit Spaceflight
$4,995
Earth Rise Spaceflight
$2,995
Estate Fraud Protection
$295
Everlasting Memorial®
$395
Family Estate Manager
$295
Flag Case
$295
Keepsake Box
$25
Large Memory Booklets or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$620
Luna Spaceflight
$12,995
Mailing of ashes (Excluding cost of Mailing Container)
$295
Medallion Bundle
$295
Medium Memory Book
$75
Medium Memory Cards or Memory Folders (Per 100)
$320
Memento Bracelet
$295
Memorial Diamond
$3,499–$75,000
Memory Glass
$295
Memory Portrait
$295
Memory Register Book
$75
Our Collection Folders or Prayer Cards (Per 100)
$195
Our Collection Thank You Cards (Per 50)
$100
Personal Care Pouch
$175
Personalized Thank You Cards (Per 25)
$75
Precious Memories Fingerprint
$295
Retractable Table Banner
$295
Scattering at Sea with Cenotaph
$3,495
Single Small Medallion Case
$65
Small Memory Folders or Memory Cards (Per 100)
$220
Star Gaze Frames
$295
Supervision of Disinterment
$2,195
Temporary Container
$95
Triple Small Medallion Case
$95
Unisex Pendant, White Gold
$765
Unisex Pendant, Yellow Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, White Gold
$765
Unisex Ring, Yellow Gold
$765
Voyager Spaceflight
$12,995
C ommemorative Collection XDPAICV
$495
E s teemed Collection XDPAIEC
$795
R emembrance Collection XDPAIRC
$395
O ur Collection XDPAIOC
$395

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Jane Canter
7 months ago

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, eve…

★★★★★David Ruley
8 months ago

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 servi…

★★★★★Brad Whitehead
12 months ago

We have used John M.Taylor funeral home for both my Mother and my Father. They were extremely helpful and very easy to deal with. While I didn't 'price shop', I believe their prices are very reasonable. They went above and beyond to help my family negotiate this path in our lives. Highly recommended…

★★★★★Will C
a year ago

We chose John M. Taylor Funeral Home for my dad’s cremation and funeral services because they were easily the most caring, thoughtful, and respectful service providers that I encountered of the handful of providers that I interviewed. They also worked with my family on the price, which was entirel…

★★★★★Suzanne Cottrell
a year ago

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" …

Quick facts
OwnershipService Corporation International
WebsiteVisit →
Phone(410) 263-4422
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews111 reviews →
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