Chatman-Harris Funeral Home at The Harford
5.0(15)
5305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
Direct CremationCremation with Service+3
Compare 10 funeral homes and cremation providers in Baltimore. Providers in this area average 4.5 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
Local directory evidence
This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Baltimore, MD
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing veteran-service support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
In Baltimore, families can compare 10 published providers, including 8 with cremation-related services, 7 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 8 with pre-planning support. Nearby city pages can help if you need more options: Alexandria, Frederick.
5305 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21214
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7527 Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234
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1201 Dundalk Ave, Baltimore, MD 21222
701 N Mount St, Baltimore, MD 21217
4210 Belair Rd, Baltimore, MD 21206
2140 N Fulton Ave, Baltimore, MD 21217
Funeral homes in surrounding areas
This directory currently lists 10 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Baltimore, MD.
8 listed providers in Baltimore, MD include cremation-related services. Examples include Cremation Society of Maryland, Inc., Chatman Harris Funeral Home, Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc..
7 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Chatman Harris Funeral Home, Burgee-Henss-Seitz Funeral Home Inc., March Funeral Home.
8 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Cremation Society of Maryland, Inc. has the highest review count in this city dataset with 322 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Baltimore typically range from $7,000 to $12,000 for traditional services, with direct cremation averaging $1,500 to $3,500. Maryland does not regulate funeral pricing, so families should compare quotes from the 10 funeral homes in Baltimore, which hold an average rating of 4.5 stars. The Maryland Attorney General's Office requires itemized price lists upon request.
Cremation has become the preferred choice in Maryland, with approximately 60% of families selecting it over traditional burial. Baltimore's 10 funeral homes offer both options, with cremation generally costing 40-60% less than burial. Maryland law requires a 48-hour waiting period before cremation can occur, and a cremation authorization form must be signed by the next of kin.
Families in Baltimore should verify that providers are licensed by the Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors and compare services among the 10 available funeral homes. Requesting General Price Lists from multiple providers allows for accurate cost comparison. With an average rating of 4.5 stars across Baltimore funeral homes, reading verified reviews and confirming 24/7 availability are essential steps.
Upon death in Baltimore, a licensed physician or medical examiner must certify the cause of death before a Maryland burial transit permit can be issued. The family or designated agent then selects from Baltimore's 10 funeral homes to transfer the deceased and begin arrangements. Maryland law grants consumers the right to choose only specific services rather than package deals.
Maryland requires embalming only if final disposition does not occur within 24 hours or if the body is transported by common carrier. Baltimore families may hold home funerals, though most use professional services from one of the city's 10 funeral homes. Cemeteries in Maryland must maintain perpetual care funds, and scattering ashes on public land requires permission from local authorities.
Pre-planning is available at all 10 funeral homes in Baltimore, allowing families to lock in current prices and document their wishes. Maryland regulates preneed funeral contracts, requiring providers to deposit funds into a trust or purchase an insurance policy within 30 days of payment. The Maryland State Board of Morticians and Funeral Directors maintains records of all licensed preneed sellers for consumer protection.