12540 Clarksville Pike, Clarksville, MD, 21029
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Maryland
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“Donaldson Funeral Home is truly exceptional. From the moment they picked up my father’s remains, he was treated with the utmost dignity and respect. Every step of the process was handled with care, compassion, and professionalism. Cullen was with us throughout the entire journey, which made everything feel personal and comforting during such a difficult time. His guidance and presence meant more than words can express. On the day of the funeral, we didn’t have to worry about a single detail—they took care of everything seamlessly, allowing us to focus on honoring my father and being with our family. You can genuinely feel that they care about the families they serve. We are deeply grateful for everything they did to make this experience meaningful and memorable for us. Highly recommended.”
— Stephany Venero
“We are extremely grateful for the Donaldson Funeral Home's assistance and support throughout our dad's funeral recently held near Clarksville, MD. We particularly appreciated Greg Karpman's patience and advice with handling funeral arrangements and for his assistance during the funeral. Thank you.”
— Randy Hippen
“WOW! During such a hard time, Donaldson Funeral Home and their employees made it such an easy experience! Greg was very quick to respond to any questions and his emails. Lenny was great to work with during the planning of everything along with during the viewing and funeral service. Rachel was very responsive and so kind and helping! The entire experience working with them was amazing. Everything was perfect for my dads viewing and funeral. The facility is beautiful too! Super clean, bright and welcoming! They didn't try to take us for our money and they were completely helpful when we didn't know what to do. All of our guest had positive feedback as well. Lenny was great! He was able to get my dads hand print for me and it turned out great! Overall if you have to choose between Donaldson Funeral Home or any place else... Choose Donaldson! You wont be disappointed! Thank you all for such a great experience and for being so helpful during a hard time for our family!”
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If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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