BESTGATE MEMORIAL PARK

Annapolis, Maryland Cemetery

One of the Annapolis Area's Best Kept Secrets

Bestgate Memorial Park offers a range of burial and cremation options, including traditional ground burial, mausoleum spaces, cremation niches, and Maryland’s first dedicated Green Burial section. The park also features unique Chesapeake Lighthouse niches and pet burial options, providing personalized memorialization for every family.

Bestgate Memorial Park

Explore the possibilities, from traditional burials to modern memorials.

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Maryland Cemetery with a dedicated Green Burial Section

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Memorialization Possibilities

Cremation Memorialization

Chesapeake Cremation Garden

A peaceful resting place inspired by the beauty of the Chesapeake Bay, this exclusive garden at Lasting Tributes provides a tranquil space for reflection and remembrance. Designed specifically for cremation memorialization, it features a lighthouse columbarium and themed cremation burial sites for a meaningful tribute.

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Chesapeake Lighthouse Columbarium

Standing as a symbol of guidance and legacy, this 8 ft. x 7 ft. lighthouse columbarium provides 84 cremation niches with various placement options. Exclusive to Lasting Tributes, it serves as a lasting tribute for families seeking a unique and meaningful memorial.

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Cremation Garden Burial Sites

Surrounding the lighthouse columbarium, dedicated cremation burial sites offer a serene setting for laid-to-rest ashes. Featuring Coral Blue granite markers, these spaces provide a natural and intimate way to memorialize a loved one while blending seamlessly with the tranquil landscape.

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A wooden cart rests on tracks near a dirt mound in a forest. Workers prepare for construction.

A wooden fence stands near a grassy area surrounded by tall trees in a forest setting.

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Sun rises over the river as light shines on trees and fields in the early morning.

environmentally friendly options

Green Burial

As Maryland’s first cemetery with a dedicated Green Burial section, Bestgate Memorial Park offers a natural, eco-friendly alternative to traditional burial.

Here, loved ones are laid to rest without embalming, using biodegradable caskets or shrouds. Graves are hand-dug to preserve the land, and each site is marked with a custom river rock memorial, blending seamlessly with the surroundings. This one-of-a-kind offering provides a meaningful way to return to the earth in a truly natural setting.

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Pet burial options

Pet Memorialization

A peaceful and dignified resting place for beloved pets, Bestgate Memorial Park offers individual pet burials in a natural setting.

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Pet Burial

Pet Burial Services may include grave opening and closing, site marking, and pet casket, ensuring a lasting tribute in a tranquil setting.

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Past memorials

“The Lasting Tributes Event launch was extremely informative and needed. Thank you”
Author: Patricia Lamb rated with 5 stars

“Very loving in the way they take care of you and your loved one. Customer service is top tier. 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾”
Author: Yolanda Meaders rated with 5 stars

“This is a wonderful cremation and funeral care. They are wonderful.”
Author: Laura Saathoff rated with 5 stars

“We worked with very professional and caring staff who can guide you clearly in the process. Always available to answer questions in a timely manner and took the stress out of what can be a difficult time.”
Author: Harriet Feldlaufer rated with 5 stars

“The presentation was very informative, the presenter was cordial and most knowledgeable!! Thank you.👍🏾”
Author: Portia Wheatley rated with 5 stars

“The staff at Lasting Tributes were very professional and helped me so much during a difficult time. They explained the process every step of the way and truly put me a little more at ease. Thank you Lasting Tributes.”
Author: Celeste Dove rated with 5 stars

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cemetery FAQs

Everything you need to know about cemeteries.

A dedicated resting place at a cemetery serves as a special place for remembrance, reflection, and healing. It's a physical location where family and friends can visit to honor and remember their loved one. Over time, it becomes a historical landmark, connecting generations and preserving the memory of your loved one for future family members. This tangible tribute can also offer comfort, providing a sense of peace knowing that your loved one is resting in a well-cared-for and respected place.

Moreover, the interment or committal ceremony—marking the moment your loved one is entrusted to their final resting place—can be profoundly healing. This shared experience promotes a sense of closure among friends and family.

We accommodate a variety of cremation offerings in our cemetery. From elegant columbaria that provide a dignified final resting place for urns, to serene scattering gardens for a natural return to the earth, and a wide selection of cremation memorials. We also offer the choice to inter cremains in a burial plot. Our dedicated team is here to guide you through these options to find the one that best honors your loved one's wishes and memory.

We value the unique stories of every life lived. To honor this, we provide an array of options to personalize your loved one's resting place. Our range of offerings extends from distinctive headstones and plaques to custom-made memorials and uniquely designed private estates. Whether it's an epitaph that encapsulates their spirit, a symbol reflecting a cherished hobby, or a custom design that speaks to their personality, our goal is to help you create a lasting tribute that truly reflects the life they lived. It's not just about marking a final resting place; it's about crafting a lasting tribute for a life well-lived.

We offer a range of options to accommodate all budgets including various burial, cremation, and memorial choices. We also provide flexible payment plans. Our dedicated team is here to work with you to find a fitting tribute that meets your financial needs without compromising the dignity and respect your loved one deserves.

We take the responsibility of maintaining our cemetery seriously, including the upkeep of our grounds, memorials and facilities. You can have peace of mind knowing your loved one's resting place will be cared for and preserved.

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BESTGATE MEMORIAL PARK

One of the Annapolis Area's Best Kept Secrets

Bestgate Memorial Park

Chesapeake Cremation Garden

Grace Cremation Garden

Grace Cremation Bench

Grace Pedestal

Grace Ossuary

Green Burial

In-Ground Placement

Casket Burial

Urn Burial

Green Burial

Pet Memorialization

Pet Burial

Cemetery FAQs

Looking for More Information?

BESTGATE MEMORIAL PARK

One of the Annapolis Area's Best Kept Secrets

Bestgate Memorial Park

Chesapeake Cremation Garden

Grace Cremation Garden

Grace Cremation Bench

Grace Pedestal

Grace Ossuary

Green Burial

In-Ground Placement

Casket Burial

Urn Burial

Green Burial

Pet Memorialization

Pet Burial

Cemetery FAQs

Looking for More Information?

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