When my brother passed away recently, we chose Donaldson as the funeral home to assist us. My…read morebrother did not have a will but we knew he wanted to be cremated. We chose the location for Donaldson in Odenton because we were very familiar with it, having lived in the area for over 20 years. We had had the opportunity to attend several funerals and viewings at Donaldson and had noticed how well they handled everything. Dealing with them in regards to making all of the arrangements for my brother was no different. The funeral director was very kind and patient. She was also very accommodating because I had some special needs and she went out of her way to work with me. My initial point of contact, Benjamin, was also amazing. He was friendly and kind and understanding. We never actually met in person but he is the one who answered all of my initial questions and got the process started. No matter what time it was, if I had sent him an email or left a message with a question, he made sure to get back to me as soon as possible. I will never forget his kindness. Making the arrangements for a friend or loved one after they have passed is never an easy thing. However, Donaldson did everything they could to ensure that the process was as smooth as possible.

I wish I could give Donaldson funeral home 10 stars…read more Our dog passed away yesterday and a friend recommended Donaldson funeral home to take our boy to be cremated. From the minute we arrived, they were so nice and caring We were able to have time with our dog before saying goodbye. The man we worked with asked us some questions about our dog to really get to know him as well as us. We were then taken into a room designated for pets. We were able to pick out an urn for our boy- there were like 20 to choose from. We filled out the paperwork and to our surprise we were told that we could come back that afternoon to pick him up. He also ensured us that he would be the one doing the cremation (individual cremation) We dropped him off around 10am and we had our boy home around 4 that afternoon. When we picked him up the lady that was there was interested in our dog. She again asked us questions about him and wanted to see pictures. It really showed us that they care about the families and the loved ones that passed. The level of service provided here was outstanding.

They took care of every detail for us. I thank them for their concern and consideration and…read moreexpertise. It is much appreciated.

After my wife's death in a hospital hospice, McNabb's people handled every detail of her cremation…read moreand ordering death certificates. They finished the process in less than a week. When it was time for me to identify her body, they were more than willing to allow me to bring her dog for a final visit. There was no funeral or memorial service, so I cannot comment on how easy they may be to work with if you need those services. However, everyone that I dealt with personally was as helpful as possible.

The family of Precious Jewel Walton extends our thank you to how beautifully our grandmother was…read moreprofessionally treated and honored. Thank you Vaughn Greene and staff for helping make "Mother's" celebration of life so special. Your staff support, compassion, and professional guidance help to ease a difficult time for our family. Your staff attention to detail is so caring, your kindness and ability to make arrangements manageable since we all lived out of state at the time, is deeply appreciated. Vaughn Greene Funeral Services is highly recommended to service your love one. Thank you, the grandchildren.

Brittney Green has a very rude and condescending attitude. At a devastating time in a person's life…read morethat is not good.

It would have been great had they answered me. They did a…read moregreat job with my late husbands Furneral (24yrs ago) and he was cremated. I wanted to know if they now had small items to put ashes in (necklace,bracelet,key chain etc). I planned to purchase 5 for Our children, before I die!!!'

My husband died recently, he had not been sick, so it was such a shock. I had been to funeral homes…read morein the past to make arrangements, and did not know how i was going to get thru making the plans for my husband, that i loved so much. I felt very comforted at Singletons, they were so kind and understanding. Then at the viewing, funeral, and cemetery, i could not believe all the extra care they took, when our family was hurting so badly. I was blessed knowing that they made everything so special. May God richly bless the staff at Singletons, they helped me so much, getting me thru some really dark days. Charlette

We had the great misfortune of losing a son at the age of 41. Slack Funeral Home provided a funeral…read moreservice that surpassed our expectations. Most notably, Patrick and Rachel were so nice to deal with in this difficult time. They accommodated our specific wishes and were wonderful throughout. Thank you.

Services for both my father and mother were held by Slacks Funeral Home. The process was effortless…read moreas Melody and Patrick were extremely knowledgeable and helpful in making both pre and post arrangements. The coordination of services was excellent and most helpful during this difficult time. Thank you!

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.

I spoke with Aaron and Aaron during a visitation I found…read morethem to be extremely helpful an absolute wealth of knowledge. I felt like I could have talked them all day about the funeral business. Great guys 5 stars across the board. I'll definately keep JHBJ in mind for my family's time of need. Thanks

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

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.

When we first arrived there was a man and a women standing inside usually the greater say other…read morefuneral home I've been to always had a greater that opened the door when you arrive and once inside the other greater would make sure everything is good. These two people were not friendly and when the service time came up at 1900 they didn't come in and announce its time for the service. The two service men came in and picked up the flag hen the greater guy started shushing people. How RUDE!! If he had of done his job and let people know what going to get ready to happen everything would have gone well. When people are gathered around talking and remembering there loved one they forget about the time.