| KEENEY & BASFORD, P.A. FUNERAL HOME Located in Historic Downtown Frederick at
106 East Church Street, Frederick, MD 21701
301-662-2175
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| Staff at Keeney & Basford |
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Our dedicated staff, with a history of serving families as “they would be served” is on-call 24 hours a day, everyday when you need our services. We pride ourselves on having licensed staff available at all times when a death occurs or when your family and friends are visiting our facility. You expect answers and assistance, and we feel it imperative that we address those concerns at the time they arise. You should expect nothing less than superior service without the additional cost.
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| Our Dedicated Staff |
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Richard E. Graf
Rick was raised in Hampstead, Carroll County. He was a 1975 graduate of North Carroll High School and a 1979 graduate of Catonsville Community College Mortuary Science Program. He is currently co-owner of the funeral home after working here for over 20 years. Rick enjoys golf, and had served as Board member of the Frederick County Alzheimers Association. His wife is Rose Geiger-Graf and he has a daughter, Megan, son-in-law, Rene, a grandson, Jacob and his son, Ryan. Contact Rick at rick@keeneybasford.com |
Keith L. Roberson
Keith is a native of Frederick County and grew up in Walkersville, where he graduated from Walkersville High School in 1980. He attended Frederick Community College, and received his Mortuary degree from Catonsville Community College Mortuary Science Program in 1984. Keith is currently co--owner with Rick and has been here for over 20 years. He serves on the Board of the Frederick County Chapter of the American Red Cross; has been actively involved in the Saint John’s Cemetery Restoration and current Oversight committee. He is married to Myla and has three children, Ben, and his twins, Joshua & Sydney. Contact Keith at keith@keeneybasford.com |
John Skaro
John A. Skaro recently joined our staff and is a native of Pittsburgh, PA and a 1989 graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with a A.S.T. degree. John and his family moved to the Baltimore area in 1997. John currently carries a funeral directors license in Pennsylvania, as well as the State of Maryland. John is married to wife Karen, and has 2 sons, Michael and Jonathan. He is quite active with the Maryland Youth Sports Association and an active member of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5208, at the Sacred Heart Church of Glyndon, MD. Contact John at john@keeneybasford.com
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Mark Oellig
Mark grew up in Lancaster County Pennsylvania. After completing Mortuary School at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, Mark moved to Maryland and was licensed in 2005. He moved to Frederick and joined our staff in 2007. Mark enjoys outdoor sports such as hiking, golf and tennis. He also enjoys live entertainment such as Broadway shows and musicals. He is a life-long member of the Church of the Brethren. Contact Mark at mark@keeneybasford.com |
Jacqui Kreh
Jacqui is a native of Frederick County and was raised on a dairy farm in Ceresville. A graduate of Walkersville High School, she holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from Shepherd University, and an Associate's degree in Mortuary Science from Catonsville Community College.
Jacqui is a member of Brook Hill United Methodist Church, where she teaches Sunday School and serves on the church's preschool committee. She is a leader for The 4-H Achievers Club, and is a 4-H Swine Superintendent for The Great Frederick Fair. Currently, she serves on the Board of Directors for the Frederick County 4-H Camp and Activities Center, and the ABC Jackpot Beef Cattle Show. Jacqui is a member of the Middletown Elementary School PTA where she is the County Council Representative. In her spare time, she enjoys local theatre, and attending her children's activities. Jacqui and her husband, Richard, have five children. Contact Jacqui at jacqui@keeneybasford.com |
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| The Mortician's Oath |
I do solemnly swear, by that which I hold most sacred:
That I shall be loyal to the Funeral Service Profession,
and just and generous to its members;
That I shall lead my life and practice my art in uprightness and honor;
That into whatsoever house I shall enter,
it shall be for the benefit and comfort of those bereaved;
That I shall obey the civil laws;
That I shall hold inviolate all profession confidences;
And that I shall be faithful to those who place their trust in me.
While I continue to keep this oath,
may it be granted to me to enjoy honor in my life
and in my profession, and may I be respected by all men for all time.
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| Our Guiding Principles |
>That all shall be provided with a respectable funeral, regardless of their means
>That people of all faiths, races and creeds shall be served.
>That all staff members should be courteous, dignified and considerate
>That all prices shall be shown in plain figures, and that every family be given an unrestrained freedom of choice
>That we constantly adhere to professional ethics and a code of unselfish service to mankind
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