Business Details
10 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Affordable Funeral & Cremation Services in Clinton, MD
Hedgman Funeral Service was established in 2016 to meet the growing demand for affordable, dignified funeral and cremation services. Our mission is to serve all families regardless of financial situation, providing excellent care rooted in our values of faith, family, and community. As a family-owned and operated business, we prioritize personalized attention to every detail, ensuring your loved one is honored with compassion, respect, and grace.With decades of combined experience in the funeral care industry, our team offers professional services that extend beyond the funeral itself, including grief support and pre-planning options. We are proud to serve the DC, Maryland, and Virginia metropolitan areas, offering 24/7 assistance to families during their most difficult times. Our commitment to integrity and affordability has made us a trusted leader in the communities we serve.
Services
Funeral Service
Cremation Service
Veterans Burials
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Burial Arrangements
Obituary Assistance
Community Programs
Social Security Claims
Details
- Year established: 2016
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 compassionate support for families in crisis.
- Our team has over 30 years of combined funeral care experience.
- We provide personalized services tailored to cultural and religious traditions.
- We guarantee transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
- We specialize in veterans' funeral honors and benefits coordination.
What people say
Exceptional job
Compassionate and caring
Professional and knowledgeable
Exceeded expectations
Highly recommend
Services
Funeral Service
We provide traditional funeral services with customizable options for visitation, viewing, and ceremonies. Our team coordinates all aspects including clergy coordination, venue preparation, and obituary submissions. Services can be held at our funeral home, churches, or private locations while honoring cultural and religious traditions.
Cremation Service
Our cremation services offer flexibility for memorialization before or after cremation. Options include urn selection, columbarium placement, or scattering ceremonies. We provide guidance on legal requirements and help create personalized tributes that honor individual preferences and family needs.
Veterans Burials
We specialize in veterans' funeral benefits coordination including flag presentation, Taps performance, and headstone procurement. Our staff assists with documentation for VA benefits and ensures proper military honors through partnerships with local honor guards and service organizations.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services help families make informed decisions about future needs. We offer customizable plans that lock in current pricing and document specific wishes. This service reduces emotional and financial burden while ensuring personal preferences are honored.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief support through counseling resources and a year-long email program. Our services include guidance on coping strategies, memorialization options, and connecting families with community support networks to aid long-term healing.
People
Mary Hedgman
Director
Mary Hedgman is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with 30+ years of experience across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. A UDC graduate in Mortuary Science, she founded Hedgman Funeral Service in 2016 to provide affordable, compassionate care while maintaining industry-leading standards through her Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practitioners membership.
Questions
Why should I choose Hedgman Funeral Service for my family's needs?
We combine decades of experience with personalized care, offering 24/7 support and transparent pricing while honoring cultural traditions and special requirements for veterans.
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and burial arrangements with customizable options for visitation, venue selection, and cultural considerations.
How does the pre-planning process work?
Our pre-planning consultations document your preferences, select service packages, and lock in current pricing through legally binding agreements that ensure your wishes are honored.
What veterans' benefits do you help coordinate?
We assist with military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA headstone applications, and documentation for burial benefits through our specialized knowledge of veterans' programs.
Do you provide grief support after services?
Yes, we offer ongoing support including counseling resources and a year-long daily email program to help families navigate their bereavement journey.
