Testimonials

Kim I am writing a testimonial for your website.  Your funeral home made my  mom feel so welcomed that when she came home from there she felt at ease making plans for my grandmother’s funeral.  When I finally had the opportunity to meet you, your personality was so welcoming and made me feel so at ease and like we were the only ones that mattered.  When your husband came to pick up my grandmother’s body he did it with such respect.  He was so kind to our family and treated us with respect.  My mom came to your funeral home after going to another funeral home and being shocked at the cost and coldness of the staff.  Your prices were very reasonable and affordable.  The services we received for the amount we paid were well worth it.  I would recommend your funeral home to anyone who wanted to have a family experience.  Someone who wants to feel warm and embraced and not be treated coldly and like they are just another customer.

Thank you and your staff for all you did for me and my family and for my grandma.

Angela Adelman and family

I just wanted to thank you all again for the wonderful job you did.  Everyone was very helpful, kind and caring to myself and my family throughout the week (8-15-11) of my Mom’s passing.  Terry, was especially helpful through the whole process as well.  It still amazes me how my Mother came in to see you a long time ago and picked things out to prepare for her “Final Journey”…..almost like she knew she’d be in good hands and you guys would take care of things and “Her”.  I know she is looking down from Heaven and saying…”WOW…everything I planned for turned out GREAT”…..and I’m sure she is sending a warm thank you your way as well.  So to you, your family and staff my sister and I thank you from the bottom of our hearts.  Take Care and God Bless.

Susan  Kingsberry

The Ashton family would like to send our thanks and appreciation to you and your staff for the great care and loving way you presented and made final arrangements for Thomas Ashton.

We were very pleased with how everyone involved at Briscoe-Tonic acted in a very compassionate, friendly, and thoughtful way in helping the extended Ashton family and friends say good-bye to our beloved dad, brother, uncle, friend, etc.

Our family could tell from our first meeting with you that we made the right decision to ask Briscoe-Tonic to make final preparations for dad’s burial. Each step was handled in a professional, family-oriented manner. You were always accessible when we needed you, prompt, thorough, and courteous. We couldn’t have asked for more.

It was difficult saying goodbye to dad, but you made the process easier as we know that we entrusted him to a group of people who cared about him and his family.

Thank you.

– The Ashtons

We would like to take a moment to thank you so much for rendering dedicated and professional services during our time of bereavement. On behalf of the family, it helped significantly to eased the pressure of losing our loved one Beverly Ann Ferrell-Hood. She meant the world to us, and the thought of planning was overwhelming to the family, but we trusted that things would be handled appropriately. We personally never doubted that you would do an outstanding job, because of our experience in dealing with you on both a personal and professional level. Words could not express how deeply move the family was with every aspect of the arrangements provided by the Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home. We look forward to a continuously long term relationship.

– Barry Ferrell and Family

I wanted to thank you and your staff for the exceptional service that my family received while arranging my father’s funeral arrangements.  We were so pleased with the service that we received and everyone agreed that you and your staff did a wonderful job. Everyone agreed that “he looked so much like himself.”

We especially wanted to thank you for the lovely photo of my father that you displayed during the service.  This was a wonderful surprise when we all saw that beautiful photo. I would like to know how I can get more copies of that photo.  Everyone loves the photo and we would definitely like to know how we can get more copies.

All of my family and friends will definitely spread the word about the wonderful service that we received at your funeral home.  Although dealing with death is not an easy experience, you managed to make us feel at ease.  Everyone at Brisce-Tonic Funeral Home was professional, knowledgeable, caring and supportive.  We felt comfort in knowing that my father’s homegoing would be a beautiful experience.

– Lisa Bonneau Crawley

We can not say enough about this family at Briscoe-Tonic. It was like our loss was their loss. They all were very supportive, caring, compassionate and understanding and we highly recommend their services.

— The Children of Claudette Kerns

During a difficult task with all of you it was as if I was encircled by a lot of angels and long-time friends. Thanks so much for making it as easy as was possible.

— P. Draper

On behalf of the Hodo family, we want to extend our gratitude regarding the outstanding service we received from you and your staff at your beautiful funeral home.

From start to finish, your customer service was outstanding with my uncle’s service. Even my Aunt Helen was impressed. Kim, when we saw our uncle in that casket, he looked really good! The make-up and set-up was exceptional.

I’ve even had a couple of my customers from our family business compliment on your professionalism and based on our experience, I have no doubt that your business will succeed. Shoot, when it’s time for me to go that’s where I’ll be!

We will definitely spread the word! Take care and much success.

— LaTanya Holland

It is with sincere gratitude and high regard that I write this letter of recommendation for Kimberly Briscoe-Tonic, owner and manager of Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home in Waldorf, Maryland. Kimberly and her staff provided outstanding service to our family in the planning and implementing of final arrangements for my father.

From the beginning, Kimberly proved to be professional and knowledgeable in every aspect of her business. After visiting a number of funeral homes in the area, I knew right away that Briscoe-Tonic was the right choice for my father. Kimberly provided all the information I needed within minutes, whereas others did not have the information available or had to get back with me. I was also pleasantly surprised to learn that the funeral costs were cheaper than what my father had originally been quoted in rural North Carolina.

Kimberly was well informed on the protocol involved in a full military honors funeral at Arlington National Cemetery, and served as an excellent liaison in handling matters with Arlington officials. In addition, she personally escorted the processional to Arlington to make sure that every detail was performed according to plan. Kimberly and her staff treated my father with great respect and our family and friends with genuine compassion. She went out of her way to open the doors at Briscoe-Tonic Funeral Home so that family could visit at different times, and took care of every detail of the viewing and funeral. Furthermore, she obtained a hotel bereavement discount for out-of-town guests and provided excellent design and printing of funeral announcements and prayer cards, as well as video services.

My father was an honorable military officer who lived his life in service to God, his country, and others. Briscoe-Tonic paid tribute to that life by ensuring that his final arrangements were carried out with that same dignity and respect. We are grateful and privileged to have experienced such a beautiful ending to a remarkable life.

— Michael L. Knudson, Lt. Colonel, USAF (Retired)