Resthaven Memorial Gardens
In the heart of Frederick.
Tour Our Grounds
Explore Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Tour Our Grounds
Explore Resthaven Memorial Gardens
Resthaven was established in 1961 as the first multi-faith, non-sectarian cemetery serving Frederick and surrounding counties.Today Resthaven now has expanded to more then 90 acres, there are over 17,000 lot owners and more than 17 traditional burial and cremation gardens, several mausoleums and columbariums, two crematories, an area for pets and their human family members to be interred together, and a full-service funeral home.
Amenities
85+ Acre Cemetery
100 Seat Chapel
Beautifully Landscaped
Flexibility For All Budgets
Free Parking
Handicap Accessible
Impeccably Maintained Grounds
Memorial Designers
Satisfaction Guarantee
Cemetery Flower Delivery
Custom Headstones And Markers
Family Estates
Graveside Services
Licensed Pre-Need Specialist
Outdoor Services
Personalized Services
Police Escort Available
Arbor Walk Cremation Garden Our scenic Arbor Walk Cremation garden is located in a quiet corner of Resthaven, visible between the wings of the Phoenix in the First Veterans Shrine, and surrounded by the Veterans Garden of Honor I and the Garden of St John. Featured beneath a statue of St. John is a poem by Helen Stellar Rice, called "Life Is Eternal", cast in timeless bronze. A scattering garden lies aft of the statue’s base, with name scrolls forever memorializing the names and dates of the lives commemorated here.
Veterans Circle of Honor Our first veterans area specifically designated for cremation, rests in the heart of the Veterans Garden of Honor and its five flags for each branch of the armed services. In the center is Resthaven’s infamous Phoenix sculpture by the revered artist Alex Russo, a arts professor at Hood Collage decades ago. The circular design allows for selecting for almost any view desired while visiting, while providing faithful and fitting tribute to those who have served our country.
Traditional Burial Gardens At Resthaven, we have many pristine areas on our grounds set aside for traditional burial or cremation burial. Choose from a variety of tree-shaded, landscaped garden vistas or beautiful garden sites near unique statuary or memorial features. Within our various gardens you can personalize the site with a custom crafted bronze memorial, or in some areas an etched or engraved granite upright monument, or even a memorial bench. Companion and family cremation estates are also available in the form o
Private Estates Portions of the gardens at Resthaven Memorial Gardens have been designated for exclusive family estates. When you work with us to plan your own private estate, you determine how you want to design your space. You have an option to create a lawn area for ground burial, design a niche garden, have your own mausoleum constructed, or choose a combination of the above. Special ten-year financial terms(pre-need) are available for these exclusive, permanent structures and gardens. For more information
Garden of Devotion A non denominational garden, the Garden of Devotion sits adjacent to the Garden of St. John and the first Veterans Garden. In the center is a three-dimensional panel of Carerra marble, which depicts the image of a father holding a shield to protect a mother with a child in her arms and another at her feet. The devotion of a father to his family is the source of the garden's name. Garden of Devotion.
Garden of St. John This is our Catholic garden. It features a statue of the apostle John, made of Carrera Marble. Carrera Marble, is named for its source, in Carrera Italy. Considered the finest marble in the world, it comes from the same quarries that supplied Michaelangelo with his marble for sculpting.
Garden of the Christus In the center of this garden, atop a ascending stepped brick platform, is a nine-foot tall statue of Jesus. It is made from Carerra Marble. This was the first Garden at Resthaven. It was designed with a circular shape, and resides in the middle of the cemetery. A cross of mature hedges separates each of the sections in this garden.
Garden of the Cross The Garden of the Cross is among the most recognizable gardens in the cemetery, due to the well kept hedges in the form of a cross, which is especially visible from US Route 15 North.
Garden of Memory I,II, and III The Garden of Memory is our Lawn Crypt Section, meaning this garden consists of grass topped crypts in both double depth and side by side configurations. These gardens are also multi denominational, adhering to no particular religious theme. In the Garden of Memory I, a giant bronze sundial, called a heliochronometer, sits atop a pillar of stones. The arrow of the dial points towards the north star. One of our newer gardens, Memory III features a fountain, decorative wall and a courtyard.
Garden of Solomon This section is the only dedicated Jewish burial ground in Frederick county. We work with local rabbis of area congregations to serve the requirements of our Jewish community. We provide the elements required of the cemetery for a traditional Jewish burial. Small stones are available at the gate to leave in lieu of flowers.
Stations of the Cross Stations of the Cross comprises the Southern edge of the western gardens and offers upright monuments in addition to classic flat bronze memorials. Compliant with Eastern Orthodox and other Christian traditions, the garden faces East and West with breathtaking morning and sunset views and offers dedicated spaces to traditional as well as cremation burial.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Our Lady of Guadalupe, also one of our new catholic gardens, pays tribute to families with loved ones throughout Latin America and around the globe. Sitting adjacent to both the Veterans Garden of Valor and Stations of the Cross, this garden shares the same natural beauty and scenic views as its neighbors.
Garden of Honor I In 1971, noting the great liability to Maryland's taxpayers for veterans' cemeteries, Resthaven created our first veterans garden, the Veterans Garden of Honor. This garden was personally dedicated by the former secretary of the Navy, the Honorable J. William Middendorf III. In the center is a unique and beautiful sculpture of the legendary Phoenix, a legendary symbol of eternal life.
Garden of Honor II The second Veterans Garden features an Omega, the last letter of the Greek alphabet. Omega means: that which is great, eternal, final. Out of the center of the Omega rises a flag pole from which our Nation's majestic colors proudly wave. Approaching the second Garden of Honor, just forward of the Statue Of Christus, along the drive is the China, Burma, India Memorial. This memorial is dedicated to those who gave their lives in that region, that we might enjoy freedom in ours.
Veteran's Garden of Valor The new Veteran’s Garden of Valor is our third garden for Veteran’s and their loved ones to be together. The encompassing beauty and enticing availability allows for elegant and enduring tributes of the lives and legacies of our heroes and their families.
Veterans Circle of Honor Our first veterans area specifically designated for cremation, rests in the heart of the Veterans Garden of Honor and its five flags for each branch of the armed services. In the center is Resthaven’s infamous Phoenix sculpture by the revered artist Alex Russo, a arts professor at Hood Collage decades ago. The circular design allows for selecting for almost any view desired while visiting, while providing faithful and fitting tribute to those who have served our country.
Garden of Peace Garden of Peace is our newest pano-cultural, non-religious themed garden offering the highest altitudes in the cemetery, with some select upright monument and family estate areas. This garden was developed with elements of ancient Chinese ‘Fung Shui’ (pronounced “fung shway”; literal English translation to mean “air or breeze” and “water”) in mind, to enhance the tranquility for all who visit.
Garden of Faithful Friends Garden of Faithful Friends is nearly unique in its mission to offer an area for pets and their human family members to be interred together. Each space in the Garden of Faithful Friends is large enough to accommodate both a traditional burial for the pet “parent”, as well as space for pets up to the size of large dogs. All forms of internment, from traditional burial, cremation and even mausoleum entombment for families and pets is offered in this garden.
Garden of Prayer The Garden of Prayer is a premier non-denominational garden near the entrance of the cemetery, adjacent to the Veteran’s Garden of Honor II, and in front of the omega. It features a marble open faced bible, and has inscribed on its “pages” the 23rd psalm. This section is exceptionally convenient for those visiting who may suffer from mobility issues, as there is parking on three sides of the garden and little to no incline or grade to the surface.
Custom Estates A portion of the property at Resthaven Memorial Gardens has been designated for exclusive family estates. Create a lawn area for ground burial, design a niche garden, construct your own mausoleum, or choose a combination. You may personalize your family’s private estate with custom crafted monuments, markers or other special memorials.
Garden of Faithful Friends The Garden of Faithful Friends is nearly unique in its mission to offer an area for pets and their human family members to be interred together. Each space in the Garden of Faithful Friends is large enough to accommodate both a traditional burial for the pet “parent” as well as space for one’s pet(s), accommodating up to the largest size dogs.
Petland Gardens Resthaven Memorial Gardens introduced the Petland garden in 1974, after many of our property owners expressed dismay that there were no satisfactory options concerning final arrangements for their pets.
Custom Estates Portions of the gardens at Resthaven Memorial Gardens have been designated for exclusive custom estates. When you work with us to plan your own private estate, you determine how you want to design your space. You have an option to create a lawn area for ground burial, design a niche garden, have your own mausoleum constructed, or choose a combination of the above. Special ten-year financial terms are available for these exclusive, permanent structures and gardens.
Indoor Chapel Mausoleum In 2000 Resthaven completed the construction of central Maryland’s most elaborate Indoor Chapel Mausoleum. Built with marble hand picked from Carrerra Italy, and featuring exclusive works from famous local artists, our chapel provides a beautiful, climate controlled sanctuary for visitation and reflection. With a Mausoleum such as this, a family can be provided the comfort of a comfortable and exclusive indoor place to come and reflect, with out the expense of building a Private Mausoleum.
Glass Front Niches Inside our beautiful Chapel Mausoleum, Resthaven features central Maryland’s first and only permanently lit glass-front niches. These niches feature the sanctuary of our chapel and allow for elaborate personalization with pictures and other items inside the niche. Both individual and companion niches are offered, and granite front niches are offered outside the mausoleum.
Outdoor Mausoleum The Garden Mausoleum features a courtyard setting in the center, which is under shelter, and is often used for committal and memorial services. This area is also holds some cremation niches. These four buildings are nearing 100% ownership, with a select few Mausoleum crypts and niches available, as more families continue to see the wisdom, forethought, and savings through pre-arrangement.
Indoor Chapel Niches Inside our beautiful Chapel Mausoleum, Resthaven features Central Maryland’s first and only, permanently lit glass-front niches.
Catoctin Niches The Cactoctin Columbaria consist currently of a single outdoor granite columbarium, with single as well as companion niches that accommodate suitably shaped urns. The niches face either East or West, and offer simplified bronze nameplates for memorialization. These niches are located in front of the Birchlawn Garden Mausoleum Buildings I & II, which are best known for their gorgeous, rare Rainbow Granite construction.
Scattering Garden in Arbor Walk Our scenic scattering garden is located in a quiet corner of Resthaven, visible between the wings of the Phoenix in the First Veterans Shrine, and surrounded by the Garden with the statue of St John. Featured is a poem by Helen Stellar Rice, called "Life Is Eternal", cast in timeless bronze, with name scrolls forever memorializing the names and dates of the lives commemorated here.
Arbor Walk Cremation Garden Our scenic Arbor Walk Cremation garden is located in a quiet corner of Resthaven, visible between the wings of the Phoenix in the First Veterans Shrine, and surrounded by the Veterans Garden of Honor I and the Garden of St John. Featured beneath a statue of St. John is a poem by Helen Stellar Rice, called "Life Is Eternal", cast in timeless bronze. A scattering garden lies aft of the statue’s base, with name scrolls forever memorializing the names and dates of the lives commemorated here.
Circle of Honor Our first veterans area specifically designated for cremation, rests in the heart of the Veterans Garden of Honor and its five flags for each branch of the armed services. In the center is Resthaven’s infamous Phoenix sculpture by the revered artist Alex Russo, a arts professor at Hood Collage decades ago. The circular design allows for selecting for almost any view desired while visiting, while providing faithful and fitting tribute to those who have served our country.
Traditional Burial Gardens At Resthaven, we have many pristine areas on our grounds set aside for traditional burial or cremation burial. Choose from a variety of tree-shaded, landscaped garden vistas or beautiful garden sites near unique statuary or memorial features. Within our various gardens you can personalize the site with a custom crafted bronze memorial, or in some areas an etched or engraved granite upright monument, or even a memorial bench.
Custom Estates Portions of the gardens at Resthaven Memorial Gardens have been designated for exclusive family estates. When you work with us to plan your own private estate, you determine how you want to design your space. You have an option to create a lawn area for ground burial, design a niche garden, have your own mausoleum constructed, or choose a combination of the above. Special ten-year financial terms(pre-need) are available for these exclusive, permanent structures and gardens.
