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Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc.
Phone: (410) 465-2848Fax: (410) 465-0020View Additional Phone Numbers4112 Old Columbia Pike, Ellicott City, MD 21043-5415 Send email to Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc.www.harrywitzkefuneralhome.com
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BBB Accreditation
A BBB Accredited Business since 10/11/2011
BBB has determined that Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc. meets BBB accreditation standards, which include a commitment to make a good faith effort to resolve any consumer complaints. BBB Accredited Businesses pay a fee for accreditation review/monitoring and for support of BBB services to the public.
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Reason for Rating
BBB rating is based on 16 factors. Get the details about the factors considered.
Factors that raised Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc.'s rating include:
- Length of time business has been operating.
- No complaints filed with BBB.
- BBB has sufficient background information on this business.
Customer Complaints Summary
| Complaint Type | Total Closed Complaints |
|---|---|
| Advertising / Sales Issues | 0 |
| Billing / Collection Issues | 0 |
| Problems with Product / Service | 0 |
| Delivery Issues | 0 |
| Guarantee / Warranty Issues | 0 |
| Total Closed Complaints | 0 |
Additional Information
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BBB file opened: 06/20/2011Business started: 01/01/1912Licensing
This company is in an industry that may require licensing, bonding or registration in order to lawfully do business. BBB encourages you to check with the appropriate agency to be certain any requirements are currently being met.
These agencies may include:
Maryland Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors4201 Patterson Ave
Baltimore, MD21215-2222
(410) 764-4792
http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bom/
BBB records show a license number of M01044 for this company, issued by Maryland Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors. Their web address is http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bom/. The expiration date of this license is 04/30/2014. This license is in the name of Sherri Ann Collins-Witzke.
Type: Funeral DirectorCheck License Status: https://mdbnc.dhmh.md.gov/mortverification/default.aspx M01044
Please note that governmental licensing information may not be current.
BBB records show a license number of E00263 for this company, issued by Maryland Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors. Their web address is http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bom/. The expiration date of this license is 11/30/2014. This license is in the name of Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc.
Type: Funeral EstablishmentCheck License Status: https://mdbnc.dhmh.md.gov/mortverification/default.aspx E00263
Please note that governmental licensing information may not be current.
BBB records show a license number of C00060 for this company, issued by Maryland Board of Morticians & Funeral Directors. Their web address is http://www.dhmh.state.md.us/bom/. The expiration date of this license is 11/30/2014. This license is in the name of Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc.
Type: Funeral EstablishmentCheck License Status: https://mdbnc.dhmh.md.gov/mortverification/default.aspx C00060
Please note that governmental licensing information may not be current.
Type of Entity
Corporation
Incorporated: May 1937, MD
Contact Information
Principal: Mrs. Sherri Collins-Witzke (Vice President/Manager)Ms. Alene Witzke (President)Number of Employees
10
Business Category
Funeral Related Services, Funeral Homes, Funeral Directors, Cremation Services
Products & Services
This company offers funeral arrangement services, including cremations, burials, and pre-arrangment services.
Alternate Business Names
Harry H Witzkes Funeral HomeLocationsX
1 Locations
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4112 Old Columbia Pike
Ellicott City, MD 21043-5415(410) 465-2848
(410) 465-3443Directions
Industry Comparison ChartX
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*Harry H. Witzke's Family Funeral Home, Inc. is in this range.
Types of Complaints Handled by BBB
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- Advertising or Sales
- Billing or Collection
- Problems with Products or Services
- Delivery
- Guarantee or Warranty
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