Our Story
Learn our story, from the beginning and into the future.
Beauty, Tradition, and Care
For more than sixty years, the families of Southern Maryland have relied on the caring, exceptional people of Trinity Memorial Gardens and have laid their loved ones to rest here.An atmosphere of serenity surrounds and permeates these gardens, and rightly so—we work tirelessly to ensure that Trinity Memorial Gardens is a place of dignity, respect, beauty, and peace.
A Guarantee of Care, Now and Forever
You too can have the peace-of-mind that all families who choose Trinity Memorial Gardens as the final resting place for their loved ones enjoy. The Trinity Memorial Gardens Family Service Center is staffed by caring and experienced professionals who are trained to assist you with information and selections.Trinity Memorial Gardens offers options for every family’s unique needs. At Trinity Memorial Gardens there is a program to fit your family's personal needs, and a price to fit your family’s budget—all with perpetual care included, so that you will never have to worry about the upkeep of your loved one’s final resting place.
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Who We Are
Meet our staff. Members of the local community make everything that happens possible.
Together, we make this place amazing.
Todd Manuel
Operations and Finance Director
Todd is a United States Marine Corps. Veteran. As Operations and Finance Director, he oversees various aspects and functionality of both Trinity Memorial Gardens & Friendship Pet Memorial Park. He has completed extensive training through the International Association of Pet Cemeteries & Crematories earning his “Pet Bereavement Specialist” Certification. The certification process involved intensive training within the classroom and at pet loss facilities. Mr. Manuel is one of the first individuals to earn this certification in the metro area.
Bogie & Bacall
Bereavement Therapy Dogs In Training
Bogie & Bacall, our youngest furry team members are on their journey to become certified Bereavement Therapy Dogs through Therapy Dogs International. This certification is one of the most intensive programs in the United States and requires over 100 visits and multiple tests. Bogie & Bacall want to make their cousin Sadie proud as they follow in her footsteps. Watch for dates on our event calendar of when they will be at the office to come by and meet them.
Dotty Nash
Office Manager & Bookkeeper
Dotty brings over 40 years of Office Management, Human Resources and Accounting to the Trinity Team. She maintains all of the accounting functions and helps to oversee the day-to-day operations at Trinity Memorial Gardens for 6 years now.
Dotty has been a resident of Southern Maryland for over 38 years. Family and friends are an important part of her daily life. As a family that is growing, vacationing together usually involves hunting and/or fishing. Being a professional seamstress is Dotty's life's work; she enjoys creating, designing and giving to others.
Derrick Derrickson
Superintendent of Grounds
Derrick Derrickson is the superintendent of the grounds at Trinity Memorial Gardens. He has been an essential member of Trinity's Team for 12 years. Derrick takes great pride in his work and cares deeply about the cemetery and all who enter. His objective is to ensure that every family's experience is pleasant and respectful and to maintain a family-like atmosphere for staff and visitors.
He looks forward to continuing to serve Trinity Memorial Gardens' families for many years to come!
Brie Gilbert
Receptionist
Brie resides in Waldorf, Maryland and is a proud mother of one child. She has a Bachelors degree in Communication from the University of Maryland and an Associates degree in Forensic Science from Prince George’s Community College.
Brie’s professionalism and tenacity comes from years of diverse work experience
in the fields of administration, customer service, and telecommunications.
In her free time, Brie likes to spend time with family, travel, collect rare crystals and gemstones, and study astronomy. Brie is also very passionate about plants and animals, particularly cats.
Brie strives to provide support and comfort for those in need and is always willing to help and make a positive impact on those she encounters.
Karyn Raub
Family Counselor
Karyn is a long time resident of Southern Maryland and proud mother of a smart and vivacious child. She acquired her Associates of Arts from the College of Southern Maryland and enjoys spending time volunteering at local Veterans Organizations. She is a member of American Legion #293 Auxiliary in Waldorf.
Karyn’s “Can Do” attitude and positivity are a welcome addition to the Trinity family. Her care and consideration when assisting families is commendable.
“We shall never know all the good that a simple smile can do.” -Mother Teresa
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