Witzke Funeral Homes Inc.
5555 Twin Knolls Rd, Columbia, MD, 21045
Questions to Ask When You Call
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?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“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
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Maryland
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“Making your funeral or memorial plans is not an easy thing to do, but working with Patrik Fleming made the process much easier. The cost of services is fair value and covers all of our needs and gives us the peace of mind that our family will not need to struggle with planning anything at the end of our lives. Having our plans with Witzke/Dignity assures us that wherever we may end up across the USA our family will be assured of a smooth process. Thank You Patrik and Witzke for getting this set up for us! The Serafini Family”
— FrEl S
“Having been pleased with the services provided by Witzke for our father's funeral a dozen years ago, we turned again to them for our mother's services in December. They were again very helpful and caring in working through all the details of the viewings, Mass and burial and coordinating such with our parish and the cemetery. Their web services made it very easy for us to upload over 100 photos of our mom's life with us to help friends and loved one's remember cherished moments with her. Their preparation of the viewing area was great allowing our large family one last visit with mom and to share our joy in her life and sorry in her loss. The Mass and buring services were well organized and efficient without being rushed. We were all greatly pleased and appreciative of their support to us and would gladly recommend them to others”
— Ronald McHenry
“Everyone who works here (the one in Columbia, MD) was always attentive and efficient with a gentle manner to help me get through this emotional and heartbreaking process of planning the funeral for my beloved mother. I can't thank you all enough.”
— Liz M
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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