We did not want a traditional funeral for my mother. We were physically and emotionally drained and…read moreneeded time to recover. We wanted to have her cremated and then have a celebration of her life and a mass on her birthday which was several weeks later. This was the most affordable option and we were treated with such kindness and respect. They answered all of our questions and helped guide us along the way. I was able to take care of everything online. After speaking with a friend who went through a funeral home to arrange the cremation we realized that we spent thousands less for the same service. Her celebration on her birthday was amazing and beautiful.

CSM was a lifesaver for me when my mother passed 2 months ago. One phone call set everything in…read moremotion; they made arrangements with the hospice for transport, handled the cremation and the filing of paperwork for the death certificate, and kept me well-updated every step of the way. The service was a reasonable price and they didn't try to upsell anything, which is a huge comfort when you're grieving. Although it says "closed" on the listing during some hours of operation, they will answer the phone 24/7. My mother passed during the late hours of the evening (past 11pm), but they were there and available. They were incredibly compassionate and gentle. I would recommend their services without hesitation.

Our family had a very positive experience. The staff was kind and professional. Everything was…read morecarefully explained. Pricing clear. No upselling. In a difficult time they were comforting.

I had a very positive experience with Peaceful Alternatives. I worked directly with Mr. Gair, the…read moreManager and Funeral Director. Everything was explained well, and Mr. Gair also gave a helpful orientation to the other responsibilities I may encounter in the early days. Prices were clear and very reasonable, and I never felt like I was enduring a sales pitch. It was excellent, sensitive service, pure and simple!

WHAT A JOKE !! My mother passed away on the 15th, and was scheduled for cremation on the 17th…read more.. I was told four times that payment needed to to be in full by the time of her cremation otherwise she would be transported to the state facility, of course I got upset and emotional on the phone with the last phone call and voiced my opinion and emotions, 1 hour later I was called from the director and told that she would have to be removed because I verbally abused her employees and that they have a zero tolerance policy for such Behavior, seriously?? They kicked my deceased mother out of the funeral home because I got emotional and upset what a joke!!!

My mother told me that she and my father had decided to be cremated. My father was was in an…read moreassisted living facility in Glen Burnie and I had looked at a few places that were incredible in price....and that is not a compliment to them, trust me. I came across Simplicity looking for cremation services in Glen Burnie, I had emailed them about pricing as I was told by Hospice of the Chesapeake that I needed to start thinking about arrangements. We had known his condition was getting worse on Saturday, but the Hospice believed he had a few more days....it ended up only being hours. I sent out four emails of established places that HAD email addresses asking for information and prices. In those four emails, the only one that has been returned was from Simplicity. Mind you at the time of sending the email, I was simply trying to get the ball rolling. I happened to open my mail after getting a call from the ALF that my father had expired and I just felt it was a sign from my dad that we should move forward. I phoned and Celia answered the phone. From the moment she did, I just felt a connection to her. She explained the process, answered the questions I had and we proceeded with having my father's physical body picked up by the facility. We made an appointment time and I gave the family the details so that we could see my father off. This is probably one of the questions I should have asked, but having never ever dealt with arrangements of this type, it simply slipped my mind, which is how is someone laid out in a direct to cremation. That said, my father was covered and he was in a room that was much like your normal looking funeral home inside. It's quiet and peaceful, but the facility itself is in a office front/business park. Having said that, the price reflects that. Having seen some of the prices with the biggies around town that have their PDF's posted online, you aren't being soaked for the entire insurance policy that is meant to help your loved one go on without the other. You aren't paying to pull up to a big, pillared building with 90 employees inside directing you to your loved one or maintaining the big cars that are outside. Most of all, if you have a parent who is in a fragile condition like my mother is at the moment, it's easier on them. She didn't feel she could handle all of the people that come with a funeral, so this eased my mind. Celia was professional and understanding of all of our issues, explained the process, we selected an urn and a piece of jewelry for my mom that she can have with a little of my father next to her heart. There is also preplanning which I will be getting into once I get the affairs of my father out of the way. With all the paperwork and calls that you have to make, this will be very helpful when the time comes for my mom. I hugged her when we all departed and I knew from her hug that she is a caring individual.....you just know when something is real and a person cares. In the end, we went to lunch and celebrated my father's life with the family and we will have a celebration at his church next week with those he cared about. Isn't this what it's suppose to be anyway? When it's all said and done, I feel like my father would have rather had *Simplicity* (fitting name) and us enjoy reminiscing about his life, not crying over a coffin because as believers, he is simply not there. Even with planning for celebrations of his life and paying for his cremation, we are nowhere close to what the big guys around town wanted for. If this is something you are thinking for your loved one, this is definitely something to investigate for yourself. As odd as I feel writing about our end, there is just something to be said for this process. I highly recommend Simplicity.

Thank you so much. Brent , you truly are an amazing person... your kindness and help through a…read morevery difficult time is so appreciated. Thanks again for taking care of Michael

After the unexpected passing of a loved one, I called Parkview in the late night hours and was…read moregreeted by a caring voice. I explained my circumstances and was provided details on the next steps and how Parkville could assist. Ultimately, I did not use Parkview's final services but the staff and services that were provided were quick, efficient and also caring during that difficult time.

When my father passed away last month, Maryland Cremation Services made a very difficult process,…read moreseamless and easy. Within two hours of the initial phone call, they were at the assisted care facility to pick up my dad. The gentleman who arrived was dressed in a suit, was very professional and caring, and walked me through all of the paperwork. I was able to pick up the cremains in less than a week and the woman that I met with was lovely. She even provided me with the information to obtain a burial flag from the VA. Prices are reasonable and customer service is amazing. Thank you so much, MCS.

Not that I plan on using cremations services again anytime soon, but I will never use this one…read moreagain. From the beginning it was a horror story, they lost my paperwork for a pre-planned cremation. I was power of attorney and was able to fill out and email it to them. I told them when it was emailed and to whom it was emailed. They claimed that they can only see the email for 24 hours and only the supervisor can access them after that. The supervisor was useless and my partially blind brother had to get his part of the paperwork filled out at the doctor's office and faxed to their office. Then they did not post my mother's obituary for at least a week. It took several emails and phone calls to figure out what kind of format it needed to be in. The only thing I thought went well was picking up the ashes and prayer cards. They did not ask me to check the prayer cards. Why would I need to? They have all the information from the death certificate. I never even looked at them. Somebody at my mom's service saw that it had the wrong birthdate. Nobody took them after that. I guess they figured I would return them and get new ones printed. I had planned on doing just that. Until I was told that for their mistake, I would have to pay an additional 10.00. Imagine that! They found the paperwork. They told me it looked like the date they printed. I asked a non-partial person to read the date back to me and she gave me the correct date. The supervisor of the Millersville location who would not give me her name told me I used their service because of the price, and I have not complained so far (goes to show how much she pays attention) and that paying an additional 10.00 to get partial cards should not be an inconvenience. At that point, I told her I have not been happy with the service, and the price was not the best I could have gotten. (I found out later that someone from my HS could have given me a much better price.) Then she told me if I was so unhappy I could have had another company pick up the body and move it to another location. Believe me, if I knew that was an option, I would have done it in a heartbeat. I thought I was stuck.

As I write this review for the Charles Zeiler funeral home, I explain it with my true feelings from…read moremy heart on behalf of my family. My Nana is currently laid out in the home and we could not be happier with where she is laid-out, especially with the Zeiler family taking such good care of her in preparation of the viewings and funeral proceedings. For many, many years our family has always trusted the Zeiler family to provide extremely tasteful and truly caring service through difficult times. Our family trusts them implicitly as we have also had family members and friends who have also been there as well in the past. They are a class-act and know how to make the process of giving a loved-one a very special ceremony with beautiful rooms along with a very courteous and knowledgeable staff. So, we could not be more satisfied to write this review in hopes of others taking the time to read so they too can have the confidence and comfort in choosing the right funeral home to have their family or friends cared for during a time of celebration of ones' life. It makes all the difference in the world to have the BEST and most professional staff that make it special and memorable. We thank the Zeiler family for making a challenging time a special occasion to celebrate her life! Very highly recommended and respected. Sincerely, Mike S.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

I hated to need a service like this. But I witnessed Mr. Keillor carry out an extremely…read morecompassionate and caring service of a friend's funeral. He catered to the family's needs (child) throughout the entire process with no hesitation. It was the third service provider we evaluated and we had heard about Mr. Keillor. Completely exceeded our expectations. 10/10 would recommend.

From the owner: Whitney’s Life Center (WLC) is a mortuary service dedicated to carrying out funeral rituals for…read morefamilies in a fashion that aims to provide dignity and comfort through their difficult time. Arrangements may also be conducted virtually and/or in the comfort of the family’s home.

Who is actually ready to bury a loved! We wasn't ready, we knew our loved one was passing but…read moredidn't have any arrangements set up. We called you guys at 6:30 am on a Tuesday morning and you answered with such empathy, and care. Your team is awesome! Jacqueline Roane thanks for your professionalism, your kind words and most important an the listen! Blessing the Powe family! I recommend this place!

The staff was very personable, Mr. & Mrs Brown sat down with my family personally. They were very…read moreprofessional and compassionate. All of the staff was was respectful and accommodating. Aaron Hopkins Brown, our driver was an absolute pleasure. He had an amazing gospel play list and got us to and from the funeral home safely and on time. This funeral home did a great job with my dad and I'm so grateful for them because they made everything easy so we didn't have to worry about anything. Black owned businesses get a lot flack but this one was top tier for our family. Thank you Joseph H Brown funeral home!

I called the day my father died and didn't get a return call. When I followed up two hours later to…read morenote the nursing home had a timeline they assured me they'd call back. They never did (it's now 5 days later). Go with MD Cremation Services. Excellent, compassionate service that was prompt and thorough.

From the owner: We Invite You To Come And See For Yourself! Traditional & Cremation Services. Pre-Need Funeral…read morePlanning. Personalized Service. We invite you to discover who has made Serenity Funeral and Cremation Services, P.A. the ultimate provider of creating healing experiences in the community. This section contains the heritage, vision, and the people behind Serenity Funeral and Cremation Services, P.A.'s reputation of quality, sincerity, and trust.

Craig Witzke, his family, and the staff of Candle Light Funeral Home are truly incredible. From the…read morebeginning of our contact with Craig, he really went above and beyond for our family after the sudden passing of my dad. They were able to make my dad really look like himself and at peace as our family and dad's friends said their goodbyes at his viewing. This was our family's first time needing to plan arrangements for a loved one so close to us and Craig facilitated this process with ease. He was available 24/7 by phone even during the holiday to answer all of our questions (as well as friends calling the funeral home) and make sure that dad's viewings and arrangements for transport to California (for burial) were settled. He was extremely accommodating to all of our requests. He consistently checked up on us during each 3 viewings to make sure that things were going smoothly and to see if we were okay. Craig really showed his excellence for me when he stepped away from his own family and arranged a short time for my mom, sisters, and I to see my dad on Christmas Eve before my dad was flown to California. It meant the world to us, especially my mom. Furthermore, after the burial was completed, Craig called us to make sure everything went smoothly with the transportation. Thank you to Craig and his staff for your wonderful services during this difficult time in our lives.

I am so great full to the staff and Craig Witzke for the wonderful care they gave my husband and…read moreour family. Thank you for your professionalism and compassion you had during this difficult time. I was able to speak with Erin prior to my husband's passing. When he finally passed it took one phone call and they were there at hospice to pick him up. They arranged everything including the military honor guard at the Baltimore National Cemetery. After my husband 's cremation they had everything ready for me to take him to the cemetery for internment. Celia, our funeral director, made decisions easy has she took her time and didn't rush me. If I am in The Baltimore area when I pass I am going to have them handle my final arrangements. Thanks to Craig Witzke for everything.