Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Ellicott City, MD
Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home has served families in Ellicott City, Maryland since 1912. Founded as a family-owned business, we relocated to Howard County in 1965 under the leadership of third-generation funeral director Sherri Collins-Witzke and her daughter Samantha Logan, continuing our commitment to personalized service. We specialize in itemized funeral planning, allowing families to select only the services they need, with transparent pricing for traditional funerals, cremation services, and veterans' memorials.Our facilities are fully accessible with ample parking, and our professional staff provides compassionate guidance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. We serve all faiths and cultural backgrounds, offering grief support resources and memorial planning assistance while maintaining active community involvement through local charities and service organizations.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Green Burials
Veterans Memorials
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Grief Support Programs
Memorial Tree Services
Cemetery Coordination
Death Certificate Processing
Veterans Benefits Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1912
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1912 with fourth-generation expertise
- Transparent itemized pricing with no mandatory packages
- 24/7 availability for immediate service needs
- Certified professionals with specialized cremation training
- Active community involvement through local charities
What people say
Compassionate staff
Stress-free process
Professional expertise
Transparent pricing
Personalized attention
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services include professional arrangement consultations, facility use for visitation and ceremony, transportation services, and comprehensive documentation processing. We provide personalized memorial planning with options for religious or secular ceremonies, professional clergy coordination, and customized obituary preparation while maintaining strict compliance with all state and federal regulations.
Cremation Services
We offer complete cremation services with flexible memorialization choices, including pre-cremation viewings, memorial ceremonies with urn presence, and final disposition options. Our services include necessary permits, crematory coordination, and assistance with scattering or interment arrangements while providing transparent pricing for all additional services.
Veterans Memorials
Specialized services for veterans include DD214 documentation processing, flag presentation coordination, and military honor guard arrangements. We assist with VA benefit applications, headstone procurement, and cemetery coordination while providing expert guidance on eligibility requirements and memorialization options.
Green Burials
Our green burial services provide biodegradable casket options, natural cemetery referrals, and chemical-free preparation alternatives. We offer expert guidance on environmentally conscious memorialization while maintaining full compliance with state regulations and cemetery requirements for sustainable end-of-life arrangements.
Pre-Arrangement Planning
We provide comprehensive pre-arrangement consultations to document personal preferences and establish financial plans. Our services include detailed documentation storage, periodic review options, and family consultation support to ensure all wishes are clearly recorded and easily accessible when needed.
People
Sherri Collins-Witzke
President
Third-generation funeral director with 30+ years experience, certified in funeral service, cremation, and preplanning. Active in Maryland State Funeral Directors Association and community charity initiatives, recipient of multiple business and volunteer awards.
Samantha Logan
Vice President
Fourth-generation funeral director with specialized cremation certification. Serves on Maryland State Funeral Directors Association board, focusing on modern memorialization options and community outreach programs.
Janice Zook
Mortician
Licensed mortician with 25+ years experience, specializing in compassionate family support and personalized service coordination. Active in local community organizations and veteran support initiatives.
Questions
What documentation is required for funeral arrangements?
We need birth date, birthplace, parents' names, Social Security number, veteran status, and marital information to complete official records and benefit applications.
Can I personalize cremation services?
Yes, we offer memorial ceremonies with urn presence, scattering assistance, and customized interment options to honor individual preferences.
Are veterans entitled to special benefits?
Veterans receive burial flags, headstones, and benefit assistance through our specialized documentation and VA coordination services.
How does pre-arrangement planning work?
We document your preferences and financial plans, store records securely, and provide family consultation to ensure your wishes are honored.
What's included in traditional funeral pricing?
Our $9,850 traditional funeral includes arrangement conference, facility use, transportation, documentation, and clergy coordination services.
