This word comes to mind after our mothers Funeral Mass and burial were complete. OUTSTANDING! From…read morethe initial call to pick up of our mother from the Gilchrist Center, and all the way through to the Cemetery, Mr. Fosbrink and all the staff were kind, caring, compassionate and extremely helpful. They are the best and we highly recommend. They provide peace of mind and excellent customer service. We are very grateful to Mr. Fosbrink and the entire staff. Thank You

As Baltimore natives, over the decades, our family members have used a variety of funeral homes…read moreafter the deaths of our loved ones. Some have been pretty good, and others have unfortunately not met our expectations. In fact. one large funeral establishment that sits on a hill, off the beltway in Lutherville, did such a poor job with my father that I asked the mortician the identity of the "man in the box". When my mom recently passed away we researched some funeral options. Several years ago I attended a funeral for a friend at Johnson-Fosbrink and I was impressed with the caring attitude and professionalism of the staff. I was not disappointed when we negotiated with Tim Fosbrink concerning my mom's arrangements. The price was very reasonable given our desires. Straight off the bat Tim advised us that we would not incur a $700.00 embalming fee if we were cremating my mom, (which was her preference). Unless I was an "insider" I wouldn't have known that. The funeral home was also able to create a wonderful DVD video package chronicling mom's life. Heather, Tim and all the staff were respectful, gracious and accommodating. The physical plant was clean and beautiful. I highly recommend Johnson-Fosbrink. They are top drawer.

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.

To have a complete John Waters experience once has to visit DIVINE (Harris Glenn Milstead) at the…read moreProspect Hill Cemetery! If you are driving in then make it your first stop. Divine is Waters' Queen and has been in all of his films. One would refer to her as his Muse. Where would we be if these two kids had not met and made beautiful, grotesque films together!?! The cemetery is small. One would think you could easily find it but no. We had to do a little research. If you are entering through the parking lot then drive down the cemetery and towards the end on the left you will spot the tombstone covered in all kinds of goodies. When we went there was a pair of cha cha heels! My friend left her a handful of multi flavored jelly beans. Maybe it's best to plan ahead and bring some flamingo or golden poop related items. We took a moment in the rain hanging with the one and only Divine. Rest in Power gurl!

A beautiful hidden gem in downtown Towson. Beautiful landscaping surrounds well-maintained sites…read more Website offers notes on historic persons. Interesting Baltimore County/Towson history. Please visit with respect.

I was out and about on my route this morning and stumbled upon this beautiful cemetery. The…read moreentrance was so lovely against a gorgeous Baltimore day of blue skies. I'm not native to Maryland so I'm still discovering new things and this was so pretty!

Super cool landmark…read more As per the plaque: Constructed in 1860, the Gatehouse was designed by the Baltimore firm of Thomas and James M. Dixon. Built in Tudor Revival Style, it provided for two living units, one on each side of the archway. The Gatehouse resembled a Swiss chalet and became a trademark of the Sheppard. The neighborhood children viewed it as the home of Hansel and Gretel. A tenant alwavs lived in the Gatehouse until 2005. The beautiful Rhododendron Drive was historically entered by driving through the Gatehouse. In 2002 the entire Charles Street entrance was reconstructed and cars no longer entered through the Archway.

This is an absolutely beautiful cemetery filled with history. The grounds are well preserved. There…read moreis the "Jennie" Wade grave (depending on how you want to spell it) and numerous other historical grave sites if you research the town and the families. It is a fascinating trip through the history of the residents if you have the time. It is located next to the national cemetery. There is on street parking for both and as of this post it is $.25 for 15 minutes.

We just drove thru since we had just left the Wade house tour. We were able to easily find the…read moreWade headstones, and there were many old headstones, which for some reason, fascinate people. History I guess. Nice cemetery with some nice statues.

I had a relative pass while on vacation in Pennsylvania and needed info about how to meet the legal…read morerequirements to transfer his body back to Maryland. Sam Smith was very forthcoming with the info I needed, including how to avoid unnecessary costs, even though he knew we would not be using his firms services. Thank you for the helpful free advice -- on a Saturday, no less.

This is a family run Funeral Home that I have had the privilege to work with as a Lutheran Pastor…read more I offer my highest recommendation to anyone looking for a funeral home in the Littlestown area. The compassion and caring of all the staff was comforting to see as they cared for the family I was serving. For families and Clergy alike this is a place where you can rest assured you will be well cared for in those times of need.