Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Newman Funeral Homes was established in 1955 and has served families in Garrett County and surrounding areas with care and compassion for over six decades. Our mission is to create a memorable celebration of life while ensuring each family feels at home during their time of need. With locations in Grantsville, Friendsville, Oakland, Accident, and Salisbury, we provide personalized funeral, cremation, and memorial services tailored to individual preferences. Our experienced team specializes in crafting meaningful tributes that reflect each life's unique story, from traditional ceremonies to modern celebrations of life.We offer guidance through life's most difficult moments, emphasizing kindness, patience, and expertise in every interaction. Our facilities combine affordability with exceptional service, including live streaming options for remote attendance and assistance with out-of-area deaths. As a family-owned business, we maintain deep community roots while adhering to the highest professional standards in funeral care.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Veteran Services
Ash Scattering
Pre-Planning
Celebration of Life
Online Memorials
Grief Support
Death Away From Home
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- We offer over 65 years of experience serving Garrett County families with personalized funeral care
- Our multiple locations ensure accessible services across Western Maryland and Pennsylvania
- We provide innovative solutions including live-streamed memorials and out-of-area death coordination
- Our team specializes in creating customized tributes reflecting each individual's unique life story
- We maintain family-owned values while adhering to the highest professional funeral service standards
What people say
Top notch staff
Exceptional compassion
Smooth pandemic service
Professional kindness
Excellent guidance
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Our traditional funeral services provide structured ceremonies with visitation, funeral rites, and committal proceedings. These time-honored services offer formal farewells with customizable elements like musical selections, floral arrangements, and personalized tributes. Families receive comprehensive support throughout the planning process.
Cremation Services
We offer various cremation solutions including direct cremation, memorial services with urns, and traditional cremation ceremonies. Our specialists guide families through necessary authorizations while providing options for keepsake items and final disposition choices.
Memorial Services
Customizable memorial gatherings honor departed loved ones with personalized tributes. These services can incorporate multimedia presentations, guest participation, and themed decorations reflecting the individual's personality and life achievements in any preferred location.
Veteran Funeral Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentations, military honors, and assistance with VA benefits. We coordinate special arrangements to properly honor military service members' contributions through dignified ceremonies.
Celebration of Life
Modern celebration services focus on joyful remembrance through personalized storytelling, photo displays, and creative elements celebrating the deceased's unique personality and achievements in a relaxed atmosphere.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funeral services, cremation options, memorial services, and celebrations of life. Our services include visitation periods, funeral ceremonies, committal services, and post-service receptions.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services where you can document your wishes and make arrangements in advance. This can reduce stress for your family and ensure your preferences are honored.
Do you handle out-of-state death arrangements?
Yes, we assist with transferring loved ones from other states or countries, coordinating with local authorities and managing all necessary transportation logistics.
Are live-streamed funerals available?
Yes, we offer live streaming services for our Grantsville and Oakland locations, allowing remote participation through high-quality video webcasts.
What cremation options exist?
We offer traditional cremation with memorial services, direct cremation, and memorial gatherings. Our specialists explain all options to help families make informed decisions.
How do I create a meaningful memorial service?
Our team guides families through personalizing services with music, readings, photos, and activities reflecting the deceased's personality and life story.
