Funeral Services in Halfway, Maryland
Funeral Services for Halfway Families
Coffman Funeral Home has served Halfway, Maryland families from our downtown Hagerstown location since 1898. The drive from Halfway to our office at 40 E Antietam Street takes roughly 10 minutes along U.S. 40, and we come to Halfway households and facilities promptly when a family calls.
We are a full-service funeral home. Halfway families typically choose one of four paths when arranging a funeral: a traditional funeral with visitation and burial, a graveside service, a memorial service (with or without the body present), or a direct burial. Each option has its own tone and cost profile, and we will walk through them with you during an arrangement conference so you understand exactly what is included before you decide anything.
Traditional funerals for Halfway families often include a visitation at our Hagerstown chapel followed by a service and burial at a Washington County cemetery. Graveside services keep the gathering small and hold it entirely at the cemetery. Memorial services are an option when cremation has already taken place, or when a family prefers a less formal gathering. Direct burial is the simplest option — the deceased is interred without prior viewing or service, typically within a few days of the loss.
We also handle veterans funeral honors for Halfway's veteran families, and we coordinate Jewish funeral services with local rabbis when requested. Pre-planning is available for families who want to record their wishes now and reduce the decisions their loved ones will need to make later.
When you are ready to speak with someone, call (301) 739-1444.
Why Halfway Families Choose Coffman Funeral Home
Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home, Inc. has served the Hagerstown area continuously since 1898 — 128 years under the Coffman name. Our business was founded by Andrew K. Coffman, a graduate of Eckles College of Mortuary Science, and today it is owned and led by Ryan Berger, CFSP.

The Certified Funeral Service Practitioner (CFSP) designation Ryan holds is earned by roughly one percent of funeral professionals in the United States. It reflects continuing education, ethical practice, and a career-long commitment to the profession. Ryan personally meets with families during arrangement conferences.
Coffman holds an A+ rating with the Better Business Bureau, memberships in the Tri-County Funeral Directors Association and the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice, and a 4.7-star Google Business Profile rating. We publish our full General Price List publicly on our website so Halfway families can review our services and pricing before making a call.
Our Hagerstown office offers ample parking — an important practical detail for Halfway families hosting visitations and services that draw relatives from across the I-70 and I-81 corridors. We welcome families of all faiths and traditions.
About Halfway, Maryland
Halfway is an unincorporated community in Washington County, Maryland, located immediately west of Hagerstown along U.S. 40. The community takes its name from its historical position halfway between Hagerstown and Clear Spring on the old National Road. Today Halfway is one of the most commercially active parts of Washington County, anchored by the Valley Mall and the Halfway Shopping Center and home to roughly 10,000 residents across a mix of residential neighborhoods.
Halfway sits directly on the I-70 corridor, with convenient access to I-81 just east in Hagerstown. The community is served by Washington County Public Schools and is adjacent to Meritus Medical Center in Robinwood, the region's primary hospital. Many Halfway families receive end-of-life care at Meritus, at assisted-living facilities in nearby Hagerstown, or through hospice at home.

Coffman Funeral Home is located roughly 4 miles east of Halfway at 40 E Antietam Street in downtown Hagerstown. The drive takes about 10 minutes along U.S. 40. Most Washington County cemeteries — including those used by Halfway families — are within a 15-minute drive of our Hagerstown office.
Serving Halfway and Surrounding Communities
Coffman Funeral Home serves Halfway alongside neighboring communities throughout Washington County. Dedicated service area pages are available for each:
- Williamsport funeral services
- Hagerstown funeral services
- Fountainhead-Orchard Hills funeral services
Frequently Asked Questions
Which funeral homes serve Halfway, Maryland?
Andrew K. Coffman Funeral Home serves Halfway families from our office at 40 E Antietam Street in downtown Hagerstown, about 4 miles east along U.S. 40. We have served Halfway and the broader Hagerstown area for 128 years.
Does Coffman Funeral Home offer cremation services for Halfway families?
Yes. Coffman offers direct cremation, full-service cremation with a prior viewing, and cremation paired with a memorial service. Families who prefer cremation can learn more on our cremation services in Halfway.
How far is Coffman Funeral Home from Halfway?
Our office at 40 E Antietam Street in Hagerstown is approximately 4 miles east of Halfway along U.S. 40. The drive takes about 10 minutes.
How do I get started with funeral arrangements in Halfway?
Call (301) 739-1444. Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If a loss has just occurred, we will coordinate the transfer of your loved one from the hospital, home, or care facility and schedule an arrangement conference at a time that works for your family.
Does Coffman work with cemeteries near Halfway?
Yes. We coordinate with cemeteries throughout Washington County, including those commonly used by Halfway families. If your family has an existing plot or a preferred cemetery in mind, let us know during the arrangement conference and we will handle the coordination.
