Locally Owned and Operated, Family Run Funeral Home and Cremations in Parkville, MD

Lassahn Funeral Home is one of the oldest funeral homes offering cremation and burial services in Parkville, MD and the surrounding area. For over 150 years, we have been a family-owned and operated funeral home and take great pride in serving the families in the community with dignity. The commitment to the community and genuine compassion toward families are but a few of the characteristics that make us stand out in our field. Our facilities are intended to provide you with the freedom and comfort you need to create a personalized funeral ceremony that meets your individual needs. Give us a call today at (410) 665-2000 for all your cremation and burial needs.

Initially offering coffins and renting out horse-drawn hacks to funeral directors, Lassahn Funeral Home has since grown into a full-service funeral and cremation firm over the last 150+ years. Supporting all kinds of death care services surrounding funeral home and cremations in Parkville, MD, these kind and caring professionals continue the work Mr. Frederick Lassahn started all those years ago.

Choosing an experienced full-service provider of deathcare services makes things much easier for our client families. It helps to know your loved one is never going to leave our care. Bundled service packages offer savings. There is no need for grieving individuals to coordinate services between multiple businesses since your full-service provider will handle everything possible. 

As preparation for final disposition, cremation offers flexibility in both timelines and placement options. By drying the remains through heat transfer until combustion consumes the softest tissues, the natural decay process is no longer needed to break down the remains. The bones that did not consume in flames are taken and respectfully ground into a consistent format to return to the family. These bone particulates are generally called ashes, ashen remains, cremated remains, or even ‘cremains’.

If more time is needed for planning an honoring service, the body can be cared for via cremation, and a service can be held down the road a bit. Cremated remains can be kept close to living relatives in a displayable urn. Sometimes the ashes are scattered in some natural location that has meaning to the family or the deceased. It is also possible to bury cremated remains in the cemetery or memorial park. Cremation can be performed as soon as legal requirements are met. This can involve careful identification and sign off by any relevant agencies.

The process itself is not typically longer than 2-3 hours. The cleaned and dressed (as desired) body is laid within a lightweight container. That container is then placed within the retort chamber. Intense heat is turned up until the contents in the chamber begin to burn. Families can often be part of the body preparation and/or viewing the loading of the chamber if they wish. Those details have to be worked out with your chosen funeral director and their staff.

Cremations may be handled as a stand-alone service without any honoring service attached. This is called simple or direct cremation. It is also appropriate and often helpful to hold other commemorative services for the deceased as part of the mourning process. Cremations are regularly performed for people who have just had a full funeral service instead of being interred with a full casket burial at the cemetery. There are several options. Ask your provider what is possible. 

Working with a provider who owns and operates their own crematory is a considerable benefit to client families who utilize this service. It makes things especially lovely when you are also having other honoring services. Your loved one will never leave the care of your trusted provider. Choose a firm that has clear and transparent protocols and policies. It is crucial that you feel that your loved one is being left in good hands for these final needs.

Lassahn Funeral Home feels so strongly about this that in 2016, we acquired our own private cremation facility to be more involved in this process for our clients and their families. Feel confident that our rigorous protocols and compassionate care are here to keep your loved ones secure until we return them to you.

Sometimes cremation doesn’t make sense, or you may wish to retain other services as well. Here are a few different styles of services we support related to funeral home and cremations in Parkville, MD:

Burial/Committal Services: It is possible to forgo formal services apart from a burial or committal service held right at the graveside. The guests need not necessarily be limited if this is the case, though these are often smaller gatherings.

Full Funeral Service Options: Funerals, with or without viewing events, can bring together grieving family and friends to remember and honor the dead. Since it is held shortly after a death occurs, it often serves as a point of closure for this challenging new reality.



Memorial or Celebration of Life Services: Held after the body has been thoroughly cared for, memorial or celebration services offer remembrance and honor of a well-lived life. Unique solutions can be created to make this meaningful and fitting.

To take the next steps in planning funeral home and cremations in Parkville, MD, call the professional and caring staff at Lassahn Funeral Home. We are prepared to help you handle every last detail. Funeral home costs are one of the most expensive parts of losing someone. Why spend so much money on something that only lasts for a few days? There's no need to fret, though! We've put together some tips and tricks that will help you save when paying off those final arrangements in your area.

What's involved in planning a memorial service?

• Memorial service would include the tasks of selecting the location, date, and time of the service. You'll be asked to identify the specific readings, musical selections, food or beverages, and/or the activities you'd like to feature, as well as the people you would like to participate in the service itself. Learn more about memorial services.



Must I wear black to the funeral ceremony?

• Black used to be the only color to wear to a funeral but not anymore. Today things are less formal than they once were and it's not totally uncommon for families to ask prospective guests to altogether avoid wearing black clothing. However, it is a standard practice that you wear a formal or semi-formal dress when attending the service. Learn more about funeral etiquette.

Can I write my own obituary?

• Yes, you can! In fact, any member of your family or even a close friend can take care of writing your obituary. There are many valuable free resources available on how to write an obituary including guides and tips plus you can always ask for help from your funeral director.