Business Details
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Wilmington, DE
Doherty Funeral Homes has been serving the Wilmington community for over 125 years, rooted in a legacy of compassion, excellence, and integrity. Our family-owned business prioritizes personalized care, ensuring every family receives tailored support during their time of need. We pioneered the first Service Guarantee in the region, assuring complete satisfaction with our professional services, facilities, and automotive offerings. Our Family Care program streamlines post-funeral responsibilities, including assistance with social security, insurance, and property transfers.We specialize in comprehensive Bereavement Services, providing grief counseling and support groups to guide families through their healing journey. Recognizing the sacrifices of veterans and first responders, we offer dedicated pre-planning programs, headstones, burial flags, and the Fallen Heroes Program. Continuous improvement drives us, as we actively seek family feedback to refine our services. With two locations in Wilmington and Pike Creek, we remain committed to serving diverse needs with unwavering professionalism and empathy.
Services
Traditional Services
Cremation Options
Family Care
Bereavement Services
Veteran Services
Pre-Planning
Fallen Heroes Program
Grief Support Groups
Pet Loss Support
Merchandise
Highlights and features
- We offer a Service Guarantee ensuring your family's satisfaction.
- Our Family Care program assists with post-funeral matters like social security and insurance.
- We provide comprehensive Bereavement Services to support your grief journey.
- Specialized programs for Veterans and First Responders honor their service.
- Active feedback collection ensures continuous service improvement.
What people say
Outstanding service
Compassionate service
Stress-free experience
Dedicated care
Excellent service
Services
Traditional Services
We offer full-service traditional funerals, including visitation, ceremony, and burial arrangements. Our team guides families through every detail, ensuring cultural and religious traditions are honored while providing modern amenities for comfort and accessibility.
Cremation Options
Our cremation services provide flexible options, from direct cremation to memorial ceremonies with urn placement. We assist in selecting keepsakes, scattering arrangements, or placement in our columbarium, ensuring dignity and personalization for the deceased and their loved ones.
Bereavement Services
We offer individual grief therapy, support groups, and resources to help families navigate loss. Our programs address unique challenges like explaining death to children, coping with pet loss, and managing long-term emotional well-being through structured guidance and community connection.
Veteran Services
Our specialized programs include pre-planning, burial flags, headstones, and the Fallen Heroes Program for active-duty personnel. We coordinate military honors ceremonies and ensure veterans receive entitled benefits, recognizing their service with the utmost respect and gratitude.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals document their final wishes, reducing future burdens on families. Our pre-planning includes customizable funeral or cremation options, legal documentation, and financial planning, ensuring peace of mind through clear, legally binding arrangements.
Questions
What funeral and cremation services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation options, pre-planning, veteran programs, and bereavement support. Our Service Guarantee ensures satisfaction with every arrangement.
Do you support veterans and first responders?
Yes, we offer specialized pre-planning, burial flags, headstones, and the Fallen Heroes Program for military and first responder families.
How can I pre-plan my funeral?
Our pre-planning service lets you document wishes, choose services, and arrange payments in advance, easing future burdens on loved ones.
What grief resources are available?
We provide individual therapy, support groups, and guides on coping with loss, including resources for explaining death to children and managing pet loss.
Which areas do you serve?
We serve Wilmington, Pike Creek, Hockessin, New Castle, Newark, and surrounding Delaware communities with compassionate, local expertise.
