Who We Are

We have years of experience caring for families, from all walks of life. Each family comes to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity.

When we sit down with a family, we have just one goal: to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. Together, we explore the wide variety of services and products available, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions.

Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

• 

  Our History

  Rest Haven Funeral Home is dedicated to providing services to our families with care and compassion. For over 10 Years Rest Haven Funeral Home has helped families plan the celebrations of lives lived. We serve every family with great pride. We are able to offer a wide range of services to meet your family's needs and customs. We will listen to you and your wishes to help plan a celebration consistent with your expectations. We will take the time to plan every detail and help to relieve the burdon on your family during your time of loss.

• Our Valued Staff

  • 
    Charles S. Brown, Cemetery Owner
  • 
    Eric L. Brown, Funeral Home Owner and Director
  • 
    S. Mark Scripp, Funeral Director Licensed Embalmer
  • 
    Rhea M. von Brandenburg, Funeral Director Licensed Embalmer

    Rhea has been with Rest Haven Funeral Chapel since June 2008. She graduated from CCBC Mortuary Science Program in Baltimore September 2011. She also holds a license for make-up artistry which she obtained from Von Lee School of Aesthetics in Baltimore, 2005. When not at the funeral home you can find her at estate auctions, bidding on antiques and ephemera or doing modeling for various projects. She enjoys photographing cemeteries and large birds. Rhea lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, Thomas; four bad cats and a 11 year old husky-collie mix, Holly.
  • 
    Denise M. Kelly, Secretary

    Denise M. Kelly was born and raised in Boonsboro, Maryland. She lives in Hagerstown with her husband, Brian and daughter, Leana. Her family belongs to St. Joseph Catholic Church. Denise became a part of the Rest Haven family in 2001.
  • 
    Elaine M. Wolford, Bookkeeper
  • 
    Jeremy Osteen, Cemetery Family Service
  • 
    Shannon Beall, Cemetery Family Service
  • 
    Andy Morgan, Funeral Assistant

    Andy joined the Rest Haven family in 2011. He is currently enrolled at American Academy McCallister Institute in New York, where he is studying to become a funeral director. Andy also is licensed in Maryland as a Certified Personal Trainer. He has been married to his wife, Jo, since 2002 and they have one son, Luke. In his free time, he likes hanging out with friends, working out and fishing. Every family is different and that's what Andy likes most about his job.
  • 
    Terry Conrad, Funeral Associate