Funeral Costs in Wilmington, DE (2026)
Based on data from 20 funeral homes in Wilmington, Delaware. Average direct cremation: $2,555.
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Funeral Home Prices in Wilmington, Delaware
Itemized pricing from 20 funeral homes. Updated 2026.
| Funeral Home | Direct Cremation | Traditional Burial | Basic Services Fee | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bell Funeral Home 909 Clifford Brown Walk | $1,400 | — | $1,275 | 302-658-1555 |
| Brandywine Valley Funeral Care 412 Philadelphia Pike | $995 | — | $1,295 | 302-764-2900 |
| Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory 2506 Concord Pike | $3,410 | — | $3,095 | 302-478-7100 |
| Chandler Funeral Homes and Crematory 2506 Concord Pike | $3,410 | — | $3,095 | +1 302-478-7100 |
| Charles P. Arcaro Funeral Home 2309 Lancaster Avenue | $1,895 | — | $2,095 | 302-658-9095 |
| Congo Funeral Home North Chapel 2317 North Market Street | $1,595 | — | $1,795 | 302-652-8887 |
| Congo Funeral Home West Chapel 201 North Gray Avenue | $1,595 | — | $1,795 | 302-652-8887 |
| Corleto-Latina Funeral Home 808 North Union Street | $1,395 | — | $1,390 | 302-652-6642 |
| Doherty Funeral Home's 1900 Delaware Avenue | $4,335 | — | $2,595 | 302-652-6811 |
| Doherty Funeral Home's 3200 Limestone Road | $4,335 | — | $2,595 | 302-999-8277 |
| Evan W. Smith Funeral Services 201 North Union Street | $1,495 | — | $1,795 | 302-377-6906 |
| John F. Yasik Funeral Service 1900 Delaware Avenue | $2,085 | — | $1,450 | 302-652-5114 |
| John F. Yasik Funeral Service 3200 Limestone Road | $2,085 | — | $1,450 | 302-652-5114 |
| Krienen and Griffith Funeral Home 1400 Kirkwood Highway | $2,487 | — | $2,585 | 302-994-9614 |
| McCrery & Harra Funeral Home & Crematory 3924 Concord Pike | $3,875 | — | $2,350 | +1 302-478-2204 |
| McCrery and Harra Funeral Homes 3924 Concord Pike | $3,875 | — | $2,350 | 302-478-2204 |
| McCrery and Harra Funeral Homes 3710 Kirkwood Highway | $3,875 | — | $2,350 | 302-478-2204 |
| Mealey Funeral Home 703 North Broom Street | $2,200 | — | $2,375 | 302-652-5913 |
| Mealey Funeral Home 2509 Limestone Road | $2,200 | — | $2,375 | 302-652-5913 |
| Schoenberg Memorial Chapel 519 Philadelphia Pike | — | — | $3,150 | 302-762-0334 |
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Understanding Funeral Costs in Wilmington
Below is a plain-English breakdown of every line item you'll see on a funeral home's General Price List (GPL) — required by the FTC Funeral Rule to be provided on request.
Basic Services Fee — avg $2,163 in Wilmington
The funeral home's non-declinable charge, required for every funeral regardless of services chosen. Covers the funeral director's expertise, 24/7 availability, coordination with cemeteries and crematories, and facility overhead. You cannot opt out of this fee.
Direct Cremation — avg $2,555 in Wilmington
The most affordable option. The body is cremated shortly after death with no embalming, no viewing, and no formal service. The ashes are returned to the family in a basic container. Families often hold a separate memorial service later at a location of their choice. In Wilmington, prices start as low as $995.
Traditional Burial
The most comprehensive option — includes embalming, viewing or visitation, a formal funeral service, and burial in a casket. Does not include the cemetery plot, grave opening/closing fees, or the headstone, which are billed separately by the cemetery.
Embalming — typically $500–$900
The preservation of remains to slow decomposition. Required for open-casket viewings and for remains transported across state lines. Not required by law if you choose direct cremation or immediate burial without viewing. Funeral homes cannot require embalming without a valid reason.
Viewing / Visitation — typically $400–$600
Use of the funeral home's facilities and staff for an open-casket viewing before the service. Separate from the funeral ceremony fee. Families can choose a viewing without a formal service, or skip it entirely with a memorial-only service.
Transfer / Removal — typically $300–$500
The fee to transport the deceased from the place of death (hospital, home, nursing facility) to the funeral home. Usually covers a local radius; additional mileage fees apply for transfers outside the area.
Funeral Ceremony — typically $400–$600
Use of the funeral home's chapel or ceremony room for the service itself, plus staff coordination. You can hold the service at a church, cemetery, or other venue to avoid this fee.
What's NOT included in funeral home prices
Cemetery plot or mausoleum niche, grave opening and closing fees, death certificates (typically $10–$25 each; you'll need 5–10 copies), clergy or officiant honorarium, flowers, obituary placement, and the headstone or grave marker — all are billed separately.
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About This Data
Funeral pricing data for Wilmington, Delaware is sourced from OfficialObituary.com's funeral home directory, which covers 20+ homes in Wilmington and 10,000+ funeral homes nationwide. Prices are collected from individual funeral home websites and updated periodically. Always contact funeral homes directly to confirm current pricing before making arrangements.
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