Funeral Homes in Delaware

Compare funeral homes across Delaware by city. The Board of Funeral Services licenses funeral homes here, and about 67% of deaths end in cremation.

160 funeral homes 40 cemeteries 5 crematories

Funeral homes by city in Delaware

  • Wilmington 41
  • Dover 14
  • Newark 14
  • Milford 10
  • New Castle 10
  • Seaford 8
  • Millsboro 7
  • Harrington 6
  • Smyrna 5
  • Georgetown 4
  • Lewes 4
  • Frankford 3
  • Greenwood 3
  • Middletown 3
  • Bridgeville 2
  • Camden Wyoming 2
  • Delmar 2
  • Laurel 2
  • Milton 2
  • Ocean View 2
  • Saint Georges 2
  • Selbyville 2
  • Townsend 2
  • Bear 1
  • Bethany Beach 1
  • Claymont 1
  • Elsmere 1
  • Felton 1
  • Frederica 1
  • Hockessin 1

Plus funeral homes in 3 more Delaware cities.

Funeral homes in Delaware’s largest cities

Delaware at a glance

Death certificate office Delaware Office of Vital Statistics, Dover
Death records available from 1930
Regulator Delaware Board of Funeral Services
Cremation rate about 67% of deaths
Death certificate filing electronic, through DelVERS

Sources: cremation rate from the Cremation Institute

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in Delaware?

The Delaware Office of Vital Statistics in Dover issues certified copies of Delaware death certificates. The state office has death records from 1930, and older records were transferred to the State Archives in Dover. Fees are listed on the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics website.

Who regulates funeral homes in Delaware?

The Delaware Board of Funeral Services licenses funeral providers and handles complaints.

How common is cremation in Delaware?

Cremation accounts for about 67% of deaths in Delaware.

How is a death certificate filed in Delaware?

Every Delaware death certificate is filed electronically through the Delaware Vital Events Registration System (DelVERS). The funeral director who takes custody of the body files it, unless an official death investigation is required.

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