Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home

Family-Owned & Operated

Welcome and thank you for visiting Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home where our mission is to provide quality funeral services at a price that is affordable. This website provides information to families who are seeking At-Need funeral services, Pre-Need funeral services, Cremations and other helpful information necessary when selecting a funeral.

When a family has suffered a loss, the task of arranging a funeral can be very trying and sometimes quite overwhelming. With over 50 years of funeral service experience, it is our desire to provide the necessary consultation to families during the grief process and also to lighten their burdens as they prepare to say “Farewell” to their loved ones.

About Us

The business was founded in 1960 by Anthony E. Ward, Sr. Anthony, Sr. was born May 31, 1933 in Crisfield, Maryland. His decision to become a Licensed Mortician was due largely to the influence of….

Professional, Caring, Knowledgeable

Family-owned and operated Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home has served the Eastern Shore community. Each of us consider it a privilege to provide caring and compassionate service to families in their time of greatest need. Our dedication to this philosophy is why families come to us through generations.

At Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home, you’ll find caring, knowledgeable people dedicated to providing you with compassionate service. We know that during this time, you need someone who understands. We serve with compassion and look to honor your loved one’s memory with dignity while also respecting your financial needs.

Our professional staff includes funeral directors trained to guide you to a choice of appropriate services. We offer a variety of payment plans, which helps us to work with you individually. In every case, we strive to bring you support during this difficult time.

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COVID-19

All funeral services will be streamed live on Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home Facebook page.

Please practice social distancing maintaining at least 6 feet between attendees, facility staff, and clergy or officiants when small, in-person services are held.  Masks are Mandatory.

COVID-19 Information

At Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home, we remain committed to the families we serve, our employees, and our community.  We want to assure our friends and families that we will continue to take proactive measures to prevent the spread of any potential illness.  We are monitoring the situation closely, by following local, state, and national guidelines. 

According to the CDC, at this time there is no known risk associated with being in the same room at funeral or visitation services with the remains of a loved one who has passed from confirmed or suspected COVID-19; however, federal, state and local public health guidance may impact the size of gathering a family is able to plan.  Depending on the family’s preferences, their loved one can be safely embalmed.  Families may choose either burial or cremation as usual. 

At Anthony E. Ward, Jr. Funeral Home we recognize our responsibility to protect the health of those we are privileged to serve.  We will continue to guide families, as we always have, in ways they can meaningfully commemorate the life of their loved one, while adhering to the guidance issued by federal, state, and local public health officials.

Our staff remains vigilant about cleaning and disinfecting our facilities while ensuring we are all following recommended healthy habits, such as staying home when sick, washing our hands, and covering coughs and sneezes. 

As leaders in our community we welcome you to contact us directly with any concerns regarding this pandemic.