History

Restland Memorial Park Association was founded in 1932 by the Dowd Family, which managed the park for less than a decade. The Kanengieser and Wiener families subsequently managed Restland until CMS Mid-Atlantic, Inc., assumed management in 1997.

The wooded grounds provide a breathtaking and peaceful place for reflection and prayer. In addition to the natural beauty of its grounds, Restland has a magnificent chapel as its crowning jewel. Built in 1937 as an authentic replica of the 12th century church of St. Giles at Stokes Pogis, England, the Restland Chapel features hand-carved pews and altar furnishings, weathered stone walls, wrought-iron fixtures and brilliant stained glass windows. In addition to being used for memorial and interment services, weddings, concerts and special religious services, the Restland Chapel creates an atmosphere of serenity, respect and comfort for those visiting their loved ones.

Through the years, Restland Memorial Park has expanded its grounds to include five mausoleums along with a columbarium, an underground public mausoleum and three dedicated immediate-need sections. There is also a specially designated Veterans area within the lawn crypt section. The construction of the new above-ground chapel mausoleum has been completed.  The property has been given approval to construct a new 6,500-crypt mausolem that is now offering pre-arrangement sales.

Other special features of this non-sectarian memorial park include the Pipes of Pan Garden, a rippling brook, an English Garden, the Garden of the Cross, the Path of Meditation, a goldfish pond and a sundial.

A staff of 19 services the almost 1,200 annual burials, with more than 42,000 people interred within the park.