Business Details
Family-Owned Funeral Services Since 1890
Founded in 1890 by William T. Hilton and his son Clagett, our funeral home has remained a family-owned institution for over 130 years. Now in its sixth generation of service, we are committed to providing personalized, compassionate care for families in Montgomery County, Frederick County, and surrounding areas. Our team of licensed funeral directors, including Woody & Lisa Hilton and Stephanie Hilton Brady, brings decades of combined expertise in mortuary science and end-of-life planning. We prioritize trust, dedication, and transparency, ensuring every family receives quality service tailored to their needs.As a small, family-operated business, we focus on ethical practices and long-term relationships rather than corporate profit margins. Our legacy includes historical preservation efforts, such as the restored horse-drawn hearse displayed in the Robert Thomas Carriage Museum. We offer pre-need planning options to alleviate future burdens and maintain a steadfast commitment to fair pricing. Through generations of service, we have built a reputation for integrity, personalized attention, and unwavering support during life's most difficult moments.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Monument Sales
Arrangement Worksheet
Highlights and features
- Sixth-generation family-owned funeral home with 130+ years of local service
- Licensed funeral directors with specialized mortuary science education
- Personalized service prioritizing family needs over corporate interests
- Pre-need planning options to reduce future emotional and financial burdens
- Historical preservation commitment demonstrated through carriage museum artifact
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We provide comprehensive funeral arrangement services tailored to family preferences and cultural traditions. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, from venue selection to obituary preparation. With sixth-generation expertise, we ensure respectful, dignified ceremonies that honor loved ones while alleviating logistical burdens during difficult times.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization choices while maintaining the same compassionate care as traditional funerals. We assist with urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and personalized tribute events. Families receive detailed guidance on legal documentation and memorial options to create meaningful remembrance experiences aligned with their needs.
Pre-Need Planning
We help individuals plan their end-of-life services in advance through customized pre-need arrangements. This service reduces emotional stress and financial burden on surviving family members while ensuring personal wishes are honored. Our directors provide transparent pricing and documentation to guarantee future service execution as planned.
Monument Sales
Through Sugarloaf Monuments, we offer durable, personalized memorial markers and grave decorations. Our selection includes traditional headstones, custom engravings, and contemporary memorial options. Customers receive expert guidance on material choices and design elements that create lasting tributes reflecting individual legacies.
Arrangement Worksheet
We provide a comprehensive arrangement worksheet to streamline service planning and ensure accurate death certificate information. This tool helps families organize vital details about the deceased, including biographical data and service preferences. The worksheet simplifies decision-making while minimizing errors in official documentation.
People
Woody Hilton
Owner & Funeral Director
Co-owner and funeral director with a 1988 CCBC degree in Mortuary Science. Committed to sixth-generation family legacy of compassionate service in Montgomery County.
Lisa Hilton
Owner & Funeral Director
Co-owner and funeral director graduated from CCBC in 1988 with Mortuary Science degree. Also owns Sugarloaf Monuments division, providing integrated memorial solutions for families.
Stephanie Hilton Brady
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with 2019 CCBC Mortuary Science degree and 2012 Stevenson University Bachelors in Business Communications. Specializes in modern service coordination and documentation.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We serve Montgomery County, Frederick County, and surrounding areas in Maryland with funeral and cremation services.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we provide pre-need planning options to help individuals arrange their end-of-life services in advance.
What documentation is needed for arrangements?
Our arrangement worksheet collects all necessary biographical and service preference information for accurate death certificates.
Are monuments available through your services?
Yes, Sugarloaf Monuments is our in-house division offering personalized memorial markers and grave decorations.
How long have you been in business?
We've been family-owned and operated since 1890, now serving our sixth generation of customers.
Can I sign documents online?
Yes, we offer digital general release forms and arrangement worksheets for convenient online completion.
