Our mother's service was here last month in the middle of August. This was the first time anyone in…read moreour family planned or arranged a funeral. Tyler was very helpful, gave honest advice and was supportive. Everyone at Barranco was sympathetic, available for questions and patient. We wanted just a simple service, since she was already cremated elsewhere. He made it so easy and it was very affordable. It's a nice location and a lovely interior. The parking lot is massive with an exit in the front and rear. They have a huge assortment of flower arranges to choose from, or you can order them on your own elsewhere. I decided to pick the flowers through Barranco, although pricey, it was guaranteed to be there I didn't have to do anything (I was distracted enough). We took the flowers home with us after the event, and after a week or more, the Barranco flowers outlasted most of the other flowers people sent from a local florist! They also arranged a photo slide show, and put a nice obituary page on their website. They also recorded the program for us and sent us the link. Very high quality and all you need. I do wish we could hear the organ play (funeral music) when we entered, but that was only me, my brother didn't want that. Overall, a solid experience and consistent. I highly recommend.

Used them based on location and the place most locals go. Would not use them again without…read moreresearching other options. While staff we empathetic and courteous, overall, they provided a minimally adequate product that I would not consider value for the money. - Line item merchandise is overpriced and poor quality. Specifically, the prayer card selection is minimal, cards had edit errors and were not laminated. - Flowers were expensive for mostly carnations and greens actually provided in the arrangement - Rooms are dark and dreary Suggest not paying in advance until you can ascertain the quality of the products purchased.

Open only five days a year on select holidays (Emancipation Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Labor…read moreDay, and Veterans Day), visiting Woodlawn Cemetery is a gateway to some of the city's richest history. Created in 1895, this historic Black cemetery is home to many famous poets, politicians, educators, activists, and those who fought in America's wars. 36,000 people spread across 22.5 acres are buried here, including many from two Black cemeteries razed for development (like Graceland Cemetery destroyed to build Hechinger Mall). I stopped by around 10 a.m. on Memorial Day. The gates were open and the kind volunteers who upkeep the cemetery were there greeting people with a smile. The cemetery is on a hill and gravestones are spread out across the land.

Washington, DC - We visited Congressional Cemetery for Soul Strolls. This special event features…read moreactors representing cemetery residents and sharing their stories. Our first stop was the cemetery chapel for drinks. Volunteers mix them up and I will say they are generous pours. Next we stopped at the gift shop tent. Books, honey from the on premise hives and Christmas ornaments are part of the inventory. There's something cemetery themed for everyone. Our Stroll was led by a costumed guide. She introduced us to the various featured actors. Each actor then told their story. We learned a lot about local history and also took some fun photos. I highly recommend this Fall activity.

Grave hunting is a guilty pleasure of mine. I love to explore a cemetery and find the final resting…read moreplaces of famous individuals. There is something about it what makes it peaceful, comforting, and providing closure to the end of that person's purpose on this planet. As a dress rehearsal to Hollywood Cemetery in Richmond, I decided to spend a few hours here. This cemetery, also is a dog park. Dogs running around leash free, but at least the owners were responsible. I took a pamphlet to help me find where the graves were. It helped me a little, but overall I struggled to read it. I also went here in the off-season which may not have helped my cause, but I am happy that I came and visited. The final resting places of John Philip Sousa, J. Edgar Hoover, Mathew Brady, and several members of Congress are buried here. Some former Presidents were buried here temporarily before being moved to other plots. The cenotaphs are pretty too, but a little eerie. I can see why this practice ended when it did. If you are looking for a cemetery without all the formalities of Arlington, this one is a good place to start.

Not all veterans are buried in Arlington Nation Cemetery. Some are buried in State veteran cemetery…read moresuch as this one. They have been burying veterans here since 1978. There are almost 30,000 Maryland veterans laid to rest on this 112 acre grounds. It is open from 8 to 5 everyday and they conduct abut 825 burials each year. You will notice the beautiful flags flying in the wind as you enter the grounds. Unfortunately, the welcome center is closed due to COVID which was awesome. It has a rest room and a grave locator kiosk to help you locate a grave that you are looking for. Now they provide you with a website that you can look up the grave site that you are looking for. The cemetery grounds are well maintained and marked. I was easily able to find the grave that I was looking for. This place is very respectful and somber. The staff and grounds keeps are always very friendly when I interact with them.

My father's burial was Tuesday November 25, 2025. Once arriving, we had to gather 6 pallbearers and…read moreescort him into the chapel. He did receive the horn and the folding of the US Flag which was presented to the family. Our six pallbearers transferred him back into the hearse where we were able to follow it around to the backhoe that was waiting. We observed four men remove him from the hearse and place him on what looked like two concrete slabs. He was tossed around due to the unsteadiness of these men. Next he was hoisted up by the bucket of the backhoe by straps that I thought were going to snap. Then we watch them lower him down into the concrete casing, tossing him around like a rag doll. They then raise him up again for his journey to his burial site. Once again he was being jerked and swayed. So praying that they reached his final resting place in tact. In my eyes he was being treated like roadkill. Such a disservice to a man that served his country as a Marine and was so proud to be one. It was horrific and so traumatic to watch. The lack of Respect and Honor that he clearly was NOT given. I am truly appalled and disgusted with the treatment he received. All the men and women that have served this country DESERVE a burial of the utmost high. Clearly NOT given here. For future reference, please if these continue to be your practices, do not let the families witness. How hard is it to set up a tent, have the machine in place that lowers the casket down slowly and steady? This is the least that can be done to HONOR those that HONORED this country

It is always so peaceful and beautiful at the Crownsville Veterans Cemetery. Periodically, because…read morewe don't live far away, my husband and I and our daughters will go to the cemetery to have a short visit and prayer with my parents who are buried there. Sometimes we bring flowers and sometimes, just the two of us will visit. I plan to attend the ceremony for memorial day. It is quite a site to see all of the flags at each grave site. The caretakers do a wonderful job of upkeep there.

We entrusted our fathers ashes here in 2018 and we couldn't have picked a better place. They take…read morevery good care of the grounds and treated the family with respect and kindness when we needed them.

I was very impressed with Gary Kaufman Funeral Home, from our initial call for the hospice center…read moreto the final memorial I was immensely happy. Liz and the entire team was kind and attentive to my entire family. No ask was to great and my father was laid to rest with style and love.

Terrible experience, my father passed away 8 years ago, when my mom passed away 2021 there was no…read moremarker on my father's grave. We were told it had sunk or been placed on the wrong grave. We were told a new marker had been ordered. We have been passed to 3 different employees and can not can anyone to return our calls

As the child who became responsible for my father and mother's care, having a pre-paid burial at…read moreKalas was such a blessing. When a parent passes away there is so much to do. And having made most of the arrangements in advance takes alit if the stress away. The people at Kala are so good at what they do. They are compassionate and knowledgeable in everything they do. So whenbtge time cines I strongly recommend Kalas. They are great people.

Kalas Funeral Home is a rip off! Think twice abt using them. We went to discuss arrangements and…read morethey wanted to charge $795 to spend two (2) minutes for the a final viewing of your loved one before the casket is sealed for a graveside service. Our family has used Kalas funeral home for years (oxon hill location) and George Kalas Jr refused to negotiate on that and to me it's unacceptable and just bad business. So all of you fellow Marylanders stay away. Find another funeral home! Shop around! Do your diligence! Boo Kalas! Hello Tremble Funeral Home , 2nd Avenue, Decatur GA.

I highly recommend Dunn & Son Funeral Home to everyone in the DMV area. The entire staff was truly…read moreoutstanding. Theresa Dunn and her daughter, Brianna, are two of the most gracious and compassionate people I have ever met. I first met Theresa in 2014 when my family entrusted Dunn & Son Funeral Home with my mother's services, and then again the following year for my grandmother. Most recently, I had to bury my daughter, and once again, everyone showed my family so much kindness, care, and compassion during one of the hardest moments of our lives. The staff was amazing not only to me, but also to my granddaughters, who could not stop talking about how wonderful Brianna was to them. It brings tears to my eyes to say that I trusted no one else with my precious daughter's remains except Theresa and Brianna Dunn. They treated her with dignity, love, and respect, and made her look absolutely beautiful. I am forever grateful for the comfort and care they provided to my family. I trust them completely and wholeheartedly recommend their services.

Not sure I would use them. They lost ashes of small child at cremation or gave them to wrong…read morepeople. Not sure how this can happen if you have this much experience. Would love to know outcome of lawsuit