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Your Trusted Partner for Funeral & Cremation Services in Delaware
Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory has served the greater Wilmington, Delaware, area since 1892, offering compassionate funeral and cremation services rooted in family tradition. Our fourth-generation family ownership ensures a deep commitment to personalized care, professionalism, and community involvement. We provide complete funeral services, cremation options, preplanning, and aftercare, with two conveniently located facilities in Wilmington and Hockessin.Our experienced team guides families through decision-making, ensuring every service reflects individual needs while maintaining dignity and serenity. For over 125 years, we have built a reputation for excellence, combining heritage with modern flexibility to honor lives uniquely. Our dedicated professionals prioritize transparency, emotional support, and attention to detail, ensuring families feel supported during challenging times.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Options
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Personalized Memorialization
Obituary Assistance
Aftercare Support
Graveside Services
Urn Placement
Memorial Services
Cemetery Arrangements
Highlights and features
- We are family-owned with over 125 years of experience in funeral services.
- Our personalized approach ensures services reflect the unique life being honored.
- We offer pre-arrangement options to reduce future emotional and financial burdens.
- Our licensed professionals provide transparent, step-by-step guidance through every process.
- We own the first family-operated crematory in the greater Wilmington area.
What people say
Outstanding service
Sincere gratitude
Difficult time easier
Professional staff
Personalized approach
Services
Funeral Services
Traditional and contemporary funeral services tailored to family preferences. Options include viewings, graveside ceremonies, and religious or secular memorials. Our team coordinates logistics, clergy, and memorial details to honor the deceased with dignity and individuality.
Cremation Services
Respectful cremation services with flexible memorialization choices. Families may select urns, scattering, or burial in a columbarium. We guide clients through personalizing ceremonies before or after cremation to celebrate the deceased's life.
Pre-Arrangement Planning
Advance planning for funeral wishes to ease future burdens. Services include cost-locking, customized arrangements, and legal documentation. Families gain peace of mind knowing preferences are honored while preserving financial stability.
Personalized Memorialization
Customized tributes reflecting the deceaseds life. Options include engraved memorials, themed services, and keepsake urns. We collaborate with families to create meaningful, unique celebrations of life that foster healing.
Aftercare Support
Ongoing support for bereaved families through resources and community connections. Our team offers guidance on coping strategies and access to grief support groups, ensuring continued care beyond the funeral service.
People
James T. Chandler IV
Licensed Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director dedicated to preserving family legacy and providing compassionate care. Active in daily operations, ensuring personalized service for every family.
Chad H. Chandler
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed professional committed to community service and meticulous attention to detail. Collaborates with families to create meaningful, customized memorials that honor individual lives.
Joseph S. Yasik
Licensed Funeral Director
Experienced director offering empathetic guidance during end-of-life planning. Focuses on ensuring families feel supported and informed throughout the decision-making process.
Catherine Kelly
Licensed Funeral Director
Dedicated to compassionate care and seamless execution of funeral arrangements. Prioritizes personalized support to alleviate stress for grieving families during difficult times.
Donald W. Woodside
Advanced Planning Director
Specializes in pre-arrangement consultations with over 25 years of industry expertise. Helps families secure financial and emotional peace of mind through proactive planning.
Questions
What pre-arrangement services do you offer?
We provide pre-need funeral planning, cost-locking options, and legal documentation to ensure your wishes are honored while relieving future burdens on loved ones.
Do you offer cremation services?
Yes, we offer traditional cremation services, direct cremation, and memorial services with cremation. Families receive guidance on urn selection and memorialization options.
What distinguishes your funeral home?
We are a family-owned business with four generations of experience, combining heritage with modern flexibility to provide personalized, compassionate care.
How are funeral costs determined?
Costs depend on service type, venue, merchandise (e.g., caskets, urns), and personalization details. We provide transparent pricing during consultative planning sessions.
Do you assist with obituaries?
Yes, we help families draft and publish obituaries, ensuring accurate details and meaningful tributes to honor the deceased.
Are virtual memorial services available?
We accommodate virtual ceremonies via streaming platforms, allowing distant loved ones to participate in honoring the deceased.
