Meet Our Staff


Outstanding Service is Our Priority

The highest level of care starts with the quality staff members who will meet with your family. When you lose someone you love, you need someone who will listen to you and provide a healing and meaningful experience. Our highly qualified staff is ready to assist you throughout this difficult time.


If you are interested in preplanning for your funeral wishes, we invite you to book a meeting with our Preplanning Specialist to learn more about the process and its benefits.

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Tom Jewell
Tom Jewell
Funeral Director & Owner
Tom Jewell
Funeral Director & Owner

Tom joined the family business in 1998 and graduated in 2000 from the Mortuary Science Program at Catonsville Community College in 2000. He holds a Funeral Director's license in Delaware and Maryland and earned his Certified Crematory Operator certificate in 2002. 


He grew up on Kent Island, where he still has his roots, and he loves boating, fishing, and sailing. Additionally, playing and coaching soccer has been a passion most of his life. 


Serving the needs of the families of Delmar and the surrounding communities and spending time with his wife, Amy, son Tyler, daughter Emily, and dog Chloe are what he values the most. 


For information about prearrangements, monuments, or pet cremation services, reach out to him at tom@shortfh.com.

Amy Short Jewell
Amy Short Jewell
Funeral Director & Owner
Amy Short Jewell
Funeral Director & Owner

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Sarah P. Short
Sarah P. Short
Former Owner & Business Consultant
Sarah P. Short
Former Owner & Business Consultant


George Hampton
George Hampton
Funeral Director
George Hampton
Funeral Director

Funeral Director

Tom Adkins
Tom Adkins
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator
Tom Adkins
Funeral Assistant & Certified Crematory Operator


Jeannie Wootten
Jeannie Wootten
Funeral Assistant
Jeannie Wootten
Funeral Assistant

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Rev. David Bennett
Rev. David Bennett
Funeral Assistant
Rev. David Bennett
Funeral Assistant

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Ronnie Johnson
Ronnie Johnson
Funeral Assistant
Ronnie Johnson
Funeral Assistant

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Shelly Hall
Shelly Hall
Office Manager & Funeral Assistant
Shelly Hall
Office Manager & Funeral Assistant

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