Awesome place to go as a tourist. Free to drive in and they…read moreclose and lock it at night Took some awesome pictures. Definitely recommend to come see and admire this landmark

Be very careful they steal your flowers and items your place on your love ones grave .. so…read moredisrespectful

Growing up in Baltimore County, I see change everywhere and not always in the good direction…read more A constant has always been Dulaney Valley Memorial Gardens. Meticulous detail to the grounds has always been priority one. It is nice to see high standards kept and continuing on even today.

So This is strange I think.. writing a review for a cemetery, but they deserve their kudos. I…read moreaccompanied a friend who was in desperate need of a final resting place for her father's ashes. I was struck by the sincerity of the staff.. not the usual slickness that is accompanied by questionable sympathy. My friend was never rushed or pressurred.. and the represenative that worked with us was a truly likeable and easygoing guy. I also like that this business donates plots to fallen police and firemen. I will say the office building is quite outdated and a bit run down.. Actually doesn't smell that great.... but that is not why we come. We come for the grounds... which are beautiful and cater to a wide variety of cultures. It is very interesting to see the different ways people memorialize their loved ones, America is a melting pot and so are our funeral/burial customs. The niche here leans way from the mainstream American cemetary... although it certainly isnt too far out of the box. It is nice that they make it clear that they can find a way to honor almost any cultural tradition. They don't have headstones( just in laid markers) ... so all you see is beautiful green punctuated by a few family mausoleums. There is a lake in the middle with swans and ducks.It is placed on some gently sloping hills with some tall old trees. They have several themed gardens.. including a heroes garden, and lovely tranquility garden ( catering to the Asian population) .. as well as several others. Usually cemeteries are such depressing, creepy places.. but this looks like a well maintained park.. The main mausoleum, is quite nice and airy.. It has gone through a few style incarnations over the years.. but it actually works well... i found the building to have a very serene overall effect. I came to be of comfort to a friend, but also ended up finding a place that just might suit my own family one sad day.

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.

Beautiful. Went at opening. Someone is on gate and they either open automatically or you ring bell…read more Some very cool spots but even just strolling the paths is amazing. So much of Baltimore history. Great views, good shade, interesting sights. Free to visit. The coffee shop across the way has a window that opens at 8:30ish and they have benches to relax if you're waiting for a bit for opening like I did. Great trip!

This is a gorgeous cemetery. It's a weird thing to say you went on a trip to Baltimore and made…read moresure you stopped at a cemetery but here I am, saying just that. Why? Interesting people are buried here. Tycoons. The inventor of the Ouija board. John Wilkes Booth. Like I said - interesting people. We spent about 45 minutes wandering the cemetery, looking at the graves and learning about people. It's not open-access - you'll ring a bell and sign in. Definitely wise to protect such a beautiful final resting place.

Peaceful resting place for our veterans. It is well maintained and shady. The resources inside to…read morehelp you locate your loved ones is user friendly. They even have an old fashion binder to use if you prefer. Great way to honor our veterans and our country.

Well, this surely was not the best day of my life due to the fact that I was taking my fathers…read moreearthly remains to his final resting spot. The short brief service inside was short and sweet and to the point. However, the disappointment came when we had to wait almost 30 minutes after the brief service just to be able to go down to the site where they would place his casket. I do believe that they did not even have the ground ready at the time that we finished. We were actually given no reason as to why we had to wait so long. It looks to be a very well kept ground but, it would be nice to inform people of the reasoning for having to wait so long once the brief service was over. The flag received was also very nice.

My experience with Joseph H. Brown Funeral Home in Baltimore, Maryland--where do I start?…read more When my father, Warren McLean, passed away at home on May 30, 2026, while under home hospice care, I contacted the funeral home to have him transported. From the very beginning, things went smoothly. The two gentlemen who came to my home, Anthony and Aaron, were professional, compassionate, and respectful. They carefully explained the transportation process and removed my father from our home with dignity and care. When it came time to make funeral arrangements, we met with Mr. Brown Jr. himself. He took the time to explain the process, the services available, and the associated costs. Of course, discussions about expenses are never easy during a time of grief, but I understood that this is a business and there are necessary costs involved. Overall, that part of the process was handled professionally. Next, I worked with Ms. Johnson. Initially, she came across as a little reserved, but as our appointment continued, she warmed up and became very kind and helpful. She answered my questions, guided me through what clothing and items I needed to provide for my father, and made herself available whenever I needed clarification. There was a scheduling error that resulted in my service being double-booked, requiring us to change dates. While that was frustrating, mistakes happen, and Ms. Johnson immediately corrected the issue and accommodated us in other ways. For that, I am grateful. Unfortunately, things became difficult on the day of the viewing. There were several things that were supposed to have been done for my father that were not done. Most importantly, jewelry that I specifically wanted him to wear had not been placed on him. Naturally, my family and I had questions and concerns. When we attempted to get answers from one of the staff members, a brown-skinned gentleman whose name I do not know, we were met with an attitude that was rude, dismissive, and unprofessional. At one point, when my brother was asking questions, he responded by asking if my brother had ever attended mortuary school. No, none of us have attended mortuary school but that was our father lying there. We were grieving, confused, and simply looking for understanding. The issue was never about whether we had professional training. The issue was that we were a grieving family seeking answers. His lack of compassion and poor customer service escalated an already emotional situation. Thankfully, Anthony stepped in and completely changed the tone of the interaction. He took the time to explain everything thoroughly and respectfully. He understood that grief affects people differently and that families often have questions. That is all we wanted from the beginning. The other staff member could have handled the situation the same way, but instead chose to be rude and dismissive. I strongly recommend that this employee receive additional training in customer service and grief sensitivity. Mortuary training may teach the technical aspects of the profession, but customer service and compassion are equally important when dealing with families during one of the most difficult moments of their lives. On the day of the funeral, everything once again went smoothly. Anthony and Aaron were there, and they treated my family with kindness, dignity, and respect. They never made us feel like just another family, another number, or another paycheck. They understood that we were grieving and treated us accordingly. I cannot say enough positive things about Anthony, Aaron, Ms. Johnson, and the lady at the front desk whose name I unfortunately cannot remember. They were professional, compassionate, and caring throughout this process. Mr. Brown Jr., I encourage you to take a closer look at certain members of your staff. While some employees represent your funeral home exceptionally well, others could benefit greatly from additional training in customer service and dealing with grieving families. Despite the issues we experienced, I am thankful for those staff members who treated my father and my family with the dignity, compassion, and respect we deserved during such a difficult time. The McLean Family

I absolutely adore this funeral home. Every time my family uses their services, they perform an…read moreexceptional job. I particularly appreciate how they took excellent care of my father during his time in their care. Aaron and his partner, who drove my family, ensured our comfort and made sure that my sister and I were involved in everything related to our father.

I highly recommend Books Clinton Funeral Home. They are amazing. Everyone showed so much compassion…read moreto me and my family from beginning to end. I am beyond grateful and thankful. I will alway support this black owned business. Melissa Palmer/ Family of Latron Palmer

My Family used this service. The pictures are true and the services was great .see google reviews.read more

I went to a service at the March Life Tribute Center several weeks ago. While funeral are not fun,…read moreI did very much enjoy this space. It gave off church vibes, with the pulpit, rows of benches, and stained glass. It was very clean there and on a cold day, the temperature inside was perfect. I don't know the setup with the family for the service, but they seemed pleased with the overall process.