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Personalizing a funeral can help make it much more meaningful. One easy way to add some personalization is to put out "Share a Memory" cards for guests to fill out about your loved one. This also provides a great way for you to see how much your loved one meant to everyone.

"If you are planning a final tribute for a loved one, personalization is key to creating a meaningful event. Think back, have you ever attended a funeral service that made you wish you knew the person on a deeper level while they were still living? Every detail of the service seemed specifically designed to reflect the person’s individual life..." Check out this great article on what makes a funeral meaningful.

What Makes a Funeral Meaningful? - Funeral Basics Do you know what makes a funeral meaningful? If you'd like to learn more about creating a personalized final tribute, check out this article!

Obituary for Evelyn E. Miller at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Mrs. Evelyn Elaine Miller, 88, of Buckeystown, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her home. She was the wife of the late Charles O. Miller, who preceded her in death in 2011. Born July 20, 1936 in Beaver Creek, she was the daughter of the late Edgar and Catherine Reeder

Obituary for Mike Moore at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Mr. James Michael Mike Moore, 76, of Jefferson, Maryland, passed away peacefully on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his residence. He was the loving husband of Marguerite Peggy Moore. Mike was born November 10, 1947, in Washington D.C. to the late James and Eileen Moore. He was a devoted dad

Obituary for Todd Keene at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Todd Keene, 57, of Ijamsville, MD, passed unexpectedly on Friday October 18, 2024. A beloved and devoted husband, father, son, and brother Todd is survived by his wife Linett and two sons Paul and David his father Jim, sister Tarri, and niece Sophie. Always a tireless and dedicated man of

Obituary for Nolan Moore at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Mr. Nolan Moore, of Frederick, MD, died on October 13, 2024, in Leonardtown, MD. Nolan was beloved by many friends and acquaintances in and around historic Frederick, especially his faith family at St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church. Nolan was a combat veteran of the Vietnam war, enlisting in 1...

Did you know that choosing cremation doesn't necessarily mean you have to have a simple service. There are so many memorial options that can accompany cremation and they can be as elaborate or as simple as you like.

Obituary for Evangelia Marketon at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Evangelia Marketon, known to all as Eva fell asleep in the Lord, peacefully on the morning of Friday,18 Oct 2024, after a 2-1/2 year battle with gastric cancer. Eva was born on 28 March 1941 in a village just outside Heraklion, Crete, Greece, and was the third of four children.

When facing a loss, we want to provide you with a beautiful, comforting place to say goodbye to your loved one.

Obituary for Joseph Burton Creager at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Joseph Burton Creager Joseph Joe died on Sunday, October 13, 2024 at home, he was 77. Joe was born on May 18,1947 in Frederick, MD to Louise D. and Burton M. Creager. He is survived by his wife Jan McIntyre-Creager, his stepchildren, Jason T. Lamb of Frederick, Rachael M. Pietrzyk

You have a lot of options when planning a funeral for your loved one. It's our job to gently guide you through those options and act as your guiding light in planning the perfect goodbye.

Obituary for Betty Rebecca Painter at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Betty Rebecca Painter nee Holt passed away at her residence surrounded by her family on Saturday, October 12, 2024 in Frederick, Md. Betty was the loving wife of the late John Gene Painter. She is loving mother of Robin Miller of Frederick, Loretta Todd of Frederick, Kathy Farley of Shenandoah

The goal of grief isn't to forget. The goal is to learn how to live with the love left behind and how to honor their memory.

During life's hardest moments, we want our building to be a welcoming refuge for you, your family and your friends.

Obituary for Kathryn "Kitty" R. Himes at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Kathryn Kitty Rebecca Saylor Himes, 88, of Walkersville passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 6, 2024. Born on October 12, 1935, in Woodsboro, she was the daughter of the late Russell and Nellie Dayhoff Saylor. She was married to Guy M Himes, who predeceased her in 2005. Kitty

Obituary for Morgan Nicole Suter at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Morgan Nicole Suter, 27, of Hagerstown, Maryland, passed unexpectedly on Thursday October 3, 2024. Born in Frederick on June 20, 1997, to William Billy Franklin Suter, III and Angela Marie Shankle Suter. Her family was an especially important part of her life. Morgan could be found at every sporting...

Obituary for George William Bidle at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. George William Bidle was born August 5, 1941, to Raymond Lewis Bidle and Alma Grace Altman Bidle, in Mt. Pleasant, MD. George passed away at home October 3, 2024, and joins his parents and siblings who have passed on before him. George leaves behind his daughter, Linda Alley and grandchildren,

Obituary for Penny Roen at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Mrs. Mary Pennington Penny Roen, age 75, of Frederick, formerly of St Petersburg, FL, passed away September 21, 2024. She was the loving wife of William Bill Roen for 43 years. Born October 29, 1948, in Baltimore, she was the daughter of the late George and Louise Johnston. She was

Ryan and David are having a great time today at Frederick County Elder Services Provider Council's 2024 Elder Expo!

Did you know that according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime. However, there have been so many advances in early detection and treatment methods that have significantly increased survival rates. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we proudly stand in support of all the survivors and we also remember those we've lost to this disease.

Obituary for Christopher Allen Amoss at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. CHRISTOPHER ALLEN AMOSS March 30, 1990 - September 27, 2024 Christopher was the beloved son of Earl Raymond and Karen Blanche Tracey Amoss. Born and raised in Frederick, he graduated from Frederick High School in 2008. His proudest moment was the purchase of his home. He enjoyed time spent with

Obituary for Dr. George Elder Lewis, Jr. at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Dr. George E. Lewis, Jr., DVM, PHD, DACVM, COL RET. USA, 81, passed away at Kline Hospice House on September 22, 2024, after a long and tenaciously fought battle with prostate cancer. George, son of George E. Lewis, Sr. and Marjorie Yeagle Lewis, was born on September 1, 1943, in

Obituary for Nikole Hannah Malkowski at Keeney and Basford Funeral Homes, P.A. Our family is sad to announce the unexpected passing of our sister, Nikole Hannah Malkowski on Tuesday, September 24, 2024 in her home in Frederick, Maryland. She was hospitalized and later released this past August and was attempting to recover when she left us. She will be sorely missed by