Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Southern Maryland
Rausch Funeral Home has served families in Southern Maryland since 1974, offering compassionate and personalized funeral and cremation services. As a family-owned business, we prioritize dignity, respect, and individualized care, operating three locations in Owings, Port Republic, and Lusby, MD. Our team of licensed professionals provides 24/7 support, ensuring every family receives attentive guidance during life's most difficult moments. With a private on-site crematory, we maintain control over every step of the process, honoring your loved one's unique legacy. Our commitment to the community spans nearly five decades, combining tradition with modern flexibility to meet evolving needs.We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that reflect personal heritage and cultural preferences, offering pre-planning options to alleviate future burdens. Our staff's extensive experience in mortuary science ensures technical excellence paired with heartfelt service. We assist with Social Security and Veteran benefits, transportation logistics, and memorial customization. Every decision we make prioritizes your family's comfort, from selecting ceremonial details to final resting arrangements. This enduring dedication to compassionate care has established us as a trusted partner for generations of families navigating loss.
Services
Funerals
Cremation
Private Crematory
Pre-Planning
Grief Counseling
Obituary Services
Cemetery Arrangements
Veteran Benefits
Memorial Services
Transportation Logistics
Details
- Year established: 1974
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1974 with three local locations
- Private on-site crematory ensures dignified care
- 24/7 compassionate support available daily
- Experienced team with generational mortuary expertise
- Personalized services honoring individual traditions
Services
Funeral Services
Traditional funeral ceremonies honoring your loved one's life with customizable elements including visitations, committal services, and post-funeral gatherings. We accommodate religious, cultural, and personal preferences while providing professional guidance through every arrangement step. Our facilities support both immediate and pre-planned services.
Cremation Services
Dignified cremation options with personalized memorialization choices, including direct cremation and ceremonies with witness participation. Our on-site crematory ensures your loved one remains in our care throughout the process, with options for urn selection and keepsake creation.
Private Crematory
Local, secure crematory facility maintaining strict care standards during the cremation process. Families may choose participation options while ensuring environmental responsibility and avoiding traditional embalming chemicals when desired.
Pre-Planning Services
Advance funeral arrangements relieving families of decision-making burdens while locking in current pricing. We guide clients through every option, creating detailed plans that reflect personal wishes and financial preferences with flexible payment arrangements.
Grief Counseling
Professional support resources helping families navigate bereavement, including community referrals and personalized guidance. Our staff understands local traditions and provides compassionate assistance during the mourning period and beyond.
People
Barbara Rausch
Owner-Funeral Director
Second-generation funeral director with expertise from Community College of Baltimore County. Active in De La Brooke Foxhounds W, Barbara combines equine interests with mortuary service, residing in Port Republic with her husband Chris since 1974.
William Gross
Owner-Funeral Director
Licensed director with degrees from Towson State University and Community College of Baltimore County. Native of Friendship, MD, Bill has served local families since the 1970s while maintaining ties to Friendship United Methodist Church.
Rebecca Gross
Owner-Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director licensed in 2009, graduating from New England Institute of Mortuary Science. Rebecca resides in Chesapeake Beach with her family, continuing the family's multi-generational commitment to compassionate service.
Kevin Gardiner
Funeral Director
Experienced director with 25+ years in funeral service, holding a degree from Community College of Baltimore County. Active fire department volunteer, Kevin brings expertise and community dedication to families in Hollywood, MD.
Carlin Berkey
Funeral Director
Licensed director graduating from Community College of Baltimore County's Mortuary Science program in 2020. With prior liberal arts education, Carlin serves Calvert County families from her Woodland Beach residence since 2017.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and celebration-of-life events with customizable elements to reflect personal preferences and cultural traditions.
Do you have a private crematory facility?
Yes, our private on-site crematory in Lusby ensures your loved one remains in our care throughout the process while maintaining strict dignity and security standards.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Absolutely. We offer comprehensive pre-planning services allowing you to document preferences and lock in current pricing through flexible payment options.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, checks, VISA, MasterCard, and insurance benefit assignments. Preplanning payment plans are also available to ease future financial burdens.
Do you assist with Veteran benefits?
Yes, our staff handles all necessary paperwork to secure Social Security and Veteran death benefits, ensuring timely processing and family support.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our team provides 24/7 support for immediate needs, with funeral directors available at all hours to assist with arrangements regardless of timing.
