Candle Light Funeral Home by Craig Witzke
1835 Frederick Rd, Catonsville, MD, 21228
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Thank you to Celia and Erin for the compassionate care and guidance you provided while helping us plan my mom’s celebration of life. Your kindness, patience, and attention to detail made an incredibly difficult time easier for our family, and we are deeply grateful for all you did to honor her memory.”
— Kim Ferrara
“Erin is the most wonderful person. She really makes the experience seamless. She was there for us anytime day or night and made us feel very special. She was like one of our family members by the end. ❤️”
— Susan Mcguire
“Mr Witzke and his staff recently provided our family the most caring, courteous, beautiful and professional Celebration of Life service we could imagine in order to put my wife at rest with dignity and honor memorializing a life of love and service to others. We recommend them most highly. The Chauvin Family”
— Pat Chauvin
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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