Bennie Smith Funeral Home - February 2026 - Black History Month

Honoring Black History Month Through Legacy, Leadership, & Family Values

Posted on January 30th, 2026
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February is recognized as Black History Month, a time to reflect on the lives, leadership, and values that have shaped our communities. While history often highlights well-known figures, Black History Month is also about honoring everyday individuals whose influence is felt through family, faith, service, and perseverance. In Maryland communities across the state, legacy is […]

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Bennie Smith Funeral Home - Maryland - MLK Day 2026 Blog Post

Honoring Service and Community on Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Posted on January 4th, 2026
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January brings a moment of pause for communities across Maryland as we observe Martin Luther King Jr. Day. It is a day set aside not only to remember the life of Martin Luther King Jr., but to reflect on the values he championed. Service. Responsibility. Care for one another. The belief that each person has […]

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December Is the Perfect Month for Families to Review Their Funeral and Estate Plans

Posted on December 5th, 2025
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As the year comes to a close, December naturally brings moments of reflection. Families gather, long conversations unfold, and people take stock of what the past year has brought. It is also a time when many choose to organize, prepare, and put important matters in order before the start of a new year. For Maryland […]

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The Meaning Behind Military Funeral Traditions

Posted on November 11th, 2025
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Each November, our nation pauses to honor the courage and sacrifice of America’s veterans—those who stood ready to defend our freedoms at home and abroad. At Bennie Smith Funeral Home in Maryland, we are deeply committed to ensuring every veteran receives the recognition and respect they deserve. A military funeral is more than a ceremony… […]

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Honoring Veterans: A Lasting Tribute in Maryland

Posted on October 8th, 2025
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At Bennie Smith Funeral Home of Maryland, we take special pride in serving those who have served our country. Every veteran deserves a final tribute that reflects their courage, sacrifice, and devotion. Our team considers it an honor to help families plan meaningful services that acknowledge and recognize their commitment. Veterans and their families have […]

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