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50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Bradley Ashton Funeral Home has been a trusted member of the Greater Dundalk and Baltimore County communities for over 68 years. Founded in 1947, we combine time-honored traditions with modern approaches to meet diverse family needs, offering dignified, personalized, and quality service. Our 24/7 availability ensures support during every stage of loss, and we specialize in accommodating all faiths and cultural backgrounds.With handicapped-accessible facilities, a spacious chapel, and dedicated veteran services, we prioritize compassionate care while upholding the highest professional standards. Our commitment extends beyond ceremonies through year-long grief support, reflecting our philosophy of honoring the community and its residents with integrity and respect.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Veteran Memorials
Pre-Arrangements
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer over 68 years of experience serving Dundalk and Baltimore County communities.
- Our funeral directors provide 24/7 availability for immediate support during loss.
- We specialize in personalized veteran tributes with full military honors coordination.
- Handicapped-accessible facilities and large chapel for inclusive, comfortable services.
- We guarantee transparent, no-surprise pricing with pre-arrangement cost protection.
What people say
Compassionate staff
Seamless veteran honors
24/7 availability
Personalized tributes
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services tailored to family preferences, including visitation, ceremony, and burial. Our experienced staff coordinates all logistics, from casket selection to cemetery arrangements. Each service emphasizes dignity and respect while honoring cultural and religious traditions.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include direct cremation, memorial ceremonies, and urn selection. We offer biodegradable and traditional urns, with options for burial, scattering, or display. Pre-planning ensures wishes are respected and costs are secured against inflation.
Veteran Memorials
Specialized services for veterans include full military honors, flag presentation, and headstone procurement. We coordinate with the VA to secure benefits and ensure ceremonies reflect service members' sacrifices through formal processions and personalized tributes.
Pre-Arrangements
Pre-arrangement services allow individuals to outline final wishes, reducing family burdens. Options include payment plans and customized details for services, ensuring financial security and personal preferences are honored.
Grief Support
We provide year-long daily grief support via email and resources from trusted partners. Our programs address emotional needs through counseling, support groups, and literature tailored to different loss experiences.
People
Peter S. Ashton
Owner & Licensed Mortician
With over 40 years in funeral service, Peter graduated from Catonsville Community College's first Mortuary Science class in 1975. A Navy veteran, he repurchased Bradley-Ashton Funeral Home in 2005 to restore its family-owned legacy.
Beth A. Kehl
Licensed Mortician
Beth earned her Mortuary Science degree from Community College of Baltimore County in 2005. She specializes in personalized veteran services and holds dual degrees in fine arts and mortuary science.
Robert Greb
Funeral Assistant
Robert has supported funeral operations for two decades under Mr. Ashton. His empathetic approach and attention to detail ensure seamless service execution during families' most vulnerable times.
Questions
Why have a funeral?
Funerals provide communal support, recognize death's finality, and begin the healing process through shared rituals and remembrance.
What does a funeral director do?
Directors handle transportation, paperwork, obituaries, body preparation, service coordination, and benefit filings while offering compassionate guidance.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves remains, allowing time for service planning while maintaining viewing safety and aesthetics.
Is cremation less expensive than burial?
Cremation generally costs $1,200–$4,000 compared to traditional burials averaging $7,000–$12,000, excluding cemetery fees.
Can I scatter cremated remains?
Yes, with local regulation compliance. We assist in creating personalized scattering ceremonies for meaningful farewells.
