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.

During my family's darkest hour God sent us an Angel in the form of Ms. Linda. I was calling around…read moretrying to find a place to help with my Son's arrangements. Ms Linda answered the phone and the advice and care that she provided was just what I needed. Then we met Jeff and he was so kind and If anyone is in need of funeral Services , please look into this establishment. Linda Lanier is Awesome and so is Jeff!!!

So glad to have found Advent on Yelp!…read more After the passing of my grandmother, we received a list from the folks up at Johns Hopkins for funeral homes/crematories in the area. It was basically just an alphabetically directory of local options--although a few were "recommended" by the hospital, many on their list had disconnected phone numbers or defunct websites and the ones that did not had what seemed like astronomical fees, not to mention some incredibly officious receptionists. After calling about ten options, many over 30 minutes away, I decided to simply look on Yelp for a funeral home within a reasonably proximity to where we were staying--if we were going to have to pay through the nose and interface with laconic staff, at least it would be close by. When I called Advent, it was after their listed business hours, but to my surprise a friendly man named Ray picked up the phone. He said they were closed down for the day, but was happy to answer any questions I had. He gave me immediate estimates for a host of different options as we had not yet decided exactly how we wanted to proceed, beyond doing the initial cremation. Every quote he gave us was about half what the other places had quoted--and many of those places had more stringent policies around when decisions be made by; the fact that Advent was only a ten minute drive, seemed friendly and professional, AND had the most competitive prices, it became a no brainer. The next morning, we came in and met with Della-Reese. What an absolute gem. Just like Ray, she was warm and welcoming. She gave us a tour of the facilities, everything from rooms where a funeral/memorial could be hosted, to urns and biodegradable box options. We appreciated her no-pressure attitude and how sincere she was walking us through paperwork and final steps. The circumstances surrounding having to choose a funeral home will never be ideal, but we were SO lucky to find a place with a team that was compassionate and welcoming--from our first phone call to completing paperwork, to picking up the remains. Highly recommend.

I wish I can rate them higher 10/10. Brief description of my journey; I was searching for a place…read morefor my mom. Ms. Michelle stepped in with her greatness and provided me much help, comfort and wisdom to help with everything as much as possible. If there is a way she can be rewarded, better I will give her flowers as of now and not wait for any reason of doubt. She really deserves her moment. Thank you, Mrs. Monk-Hunter

I recently had the pleasure of attending a funeral service for a loved one at Wiseman funeral home…read more I was amazed at how helpful the staff was throughout the service. The facility itself is gorgeous and had plenty of parking. Most importantly, my Uncle looked amazing actually the best we have seen him in a long time. I was very pleased with the entire service.

I called W. W. Chambers III and he cremated my best friend. The service was excellent, I highly…read morerecommend Chambers. The funeral home is beautiful. The service was excellent.. The price was fair and I was pleased with the value of the service.

I recently attended a funeral at Chambers, and I was surprised and saddened by the way the people…read morefrom Chambers present at the funeral treated the deceased's family and friends. The lack of compassion and care demonstrated by the owner and employee present at the funeral went beyond what could be considered an oversight, accident, or miscommunication. They struck me as shockingly insensitive to the suffering of the family and the sensitivity of the situation. I personally observed very reasonable and minimal requests on the part of the family be met by the people working at the funeral home with a shocking mixture of rudeness and lack of cooperation. For example, at one point a family member pointed out to one of the employees that the toilet paper in the bathroom was running low. This family member asked where she might get more toilet paper to put in the bathroom herself. The employee replied by refusing to say where the family member could get more toilet paper, instead saying she wouldn't put more toilet paper in the bathroom until the previous roll ran out. When the same request was made of the owner, he reiterated the line about only replacing the roll after the previous one had run out. This may seem like a small issue on its own, but this lack of basic cooperation, consideration, and care was unfortunately continued by both the owner and the employee throughout the day, and it extended to more serious issues. After the funeral, a Google search revealed the article linked below detailing Chambers' license having been suspended in 2010 "after a state inspector discovered what appeared to be 40 bodies intended for cremation haphazardly piled in body bags stacked in its garage." http://articles.baltimoresun.com/2010-05-04/news/bs-md-bodies-crematory-20100504_1_body-bags-morticians-and-funeral-directors-business-license My family owns a small business, so I would not write or post a negative review of a small business lightly. But the immediate aftermath of the death of a loved one is such a sad, confusing, and vulnerable time for a family, and I was shocked at the lack of sensitivity and basic kindness demonstrated by the funeral home employees during this difficult time. I hope this review will help other families avoid the unpleasantness I witnessed at Chambers. I would caution anyone against choosing this funeral home for their family. Ryan Bing Philadelphia, PA

On 11/11/25, my mom passed away. Not even 2 hours later, I called Gash's. It's the funeral home my…read morefamily used when my grandparents passed away many, many years ago. As can be expected, I was extremely upset from my mom's sudden passing...didn't really know what to ask for. This was my first time having to make such difficult arrangements. The woman that answered my call that night spoke to me very manifactly and never offered her condolences. I actually spoke to her twice. During the second call, I lost it!! While telling me the steps, costs and how everything will go she said, and I quote "When your mother gets here, we'll put her in the freezer"...I busted out crying and yelled "You're talking about my mother like she's a piece of meat". At which point I feel she realized she did something terribly wrong! She apologized and rephrased by saying "Once your mother comes into our care". I couldn't believe my ears. I felt like I had been stabbed by a knife in my chest. The next day my siblings and I went to say our final goodbyes to our mother. I spoke to the director, Bill about the phone call with his staff member. Once I was done, he also spoke very matter-of-factly, he did not apologize for that person's interaction, behavior, words. He said to me "Okay, we'll look into it". He also did not offer any condolences to us. I pray no other family has such a bad experience there. I certainly will not use their services again and obviously don't recommend them.

I hope you never need this service for a loved one. A funeral during a pandemic has an extra layer…read moreof sadness. Safety protocols were followed at the funeral home. The only detail that was disappointing was having a female staff member standing under the canopy at the cemetery. Only six people could sit, due to safe distancing. She should have moved so I could have stood under the canopy. She saw that I was recording the service. I didn't ask her to move since I didn't want that heard on the video or to cause a distraction. The man who met us at the funeral home also drove the hearse and instructed how to follow him. He was kind and gave us privacy before we left the building. The funeral home covers tickets if you drive through a red light en route to the cemetery (it only works that day). The casket was beautiful. They even gave my friend a manicure. When you are grieving, those special touches matter. The flowers were carefully handled. Due to covid, most people only attended the grave side service.

The grounds of Fort Lincoln Cemetery have been well-maintained from as far back as I can remember…read morewhen my beloved maternal grandmother was entombed in 1992. She bought and paid for it with her hard earned money in 1981. I returned to the cemetery in November 2025, after finally having the funds to start the process of having my grandmother's crypt inscribed. The service from staff member André Livingston was not only professional, but welcoming, understanding, caring, and compassionate. Taking into consideration my financial status, Mr. Livingston worked out a monthly pay plan to ease the financial burden of not being able to pay all at once (Thank You Again Mr. Livingston!). Afterwards, my son and I toured the peaceful cemetery grounds which are rich in history. The beautiful statues and biblical and historical references to the Battle of Bladensburg during the War of 1812 throughout the cemetery are something to behold, especially my favorite being the relief of the head of Jesus Christ that follows you as you pass back and forth in front of it. My grandmother, my great aunt/her sister, and my pastor who baptized me when I was a child, are entombed in Fort Lincoln Cemetery's Historic Garden Mausoleum.

Beware! The grounds here are not managed correctly. The ornate gates where my family is buried,…read morethey trashed them. The stone wall surrounding the area is falling down. The slate walkway is broken up. The statue of the evangelists was horrible stained (how disgraceful). The trees surrounding the area are half dead. The water spigots are now broken. Not DIGNIFIED at all!

I must say that in spite of my mom's death, this was one of the best experiences I've ever had. My…read moremom was stunning at her service. I am still receiving compliments on how my mom looked. The staff was extremely kind hearted and professional. I can honestly say that when my time comes around, they will be handling my service. If I could give more than 5 stars I would indeed! I can't say enough.

Pridgen Funeral Home was EXACTLY what my family needed during our time of grief. The location is…read moreperfect and easy to find, VERY CLEAN, neat and welcoming environment. Staff are patient, caring, and understanding. Our loved one looked so natural and soft. We loved everything about our experience, even the wellness check once all was said and done. I definitely recommend their services to everyone looking for a family oriented experience. Thank you to everyone at Pridgen Funeral Home. You all are AMAZING.