Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Wilmington
Founded in 1906 by Sarah Fidance Corleto, the first licensed female funeral director in Delaware, our business has been a cornerstone of compassionate service for over a century. We pride ourselves on maintaining the dignity and personalized care established by our founders while adapting to modern needs. Our family-owned operation transitioned to Anthony Latina in 1970, who expanded our facilities and services, followed by his son Salvatore in 2005, ensuring four generations of expertise. We offer traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-planning options, supported by a 125-seat facility opened in 2010.Our commitment to 24/7 availability and community service remains unwavering, with every family greeted by owners Anthony or Salvatore. We emphasize transparency, affordability, and ethical practices, including guidance through Social Security benefits and veterans' services. Our experienced team handles all logistical complexities, from permits to memorial coordination, ensuring families receive both emotional support and practical assistance during difficult times.
Services
Traditional Services
Cremation Services
Immediate Arrangements
Pre-Planning Services
Veterans Services
Obituary Assistance
Grief Support
Social Security Guidance
Memorial Programs
Facility Rentals
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- We have over a century of experience in funeral services
- Our family-owned business ensures personalized care
- We offer 24/7 support during your time of need
- We provide affordable options including cremation services
- Our state-of-the-art facilities accommodate various services
What people say
Compassionate and understanding
Professionalism during difficult times
Affordable services
Family touch
Stress relief
Services
Traditional Services
Our traditional funeral services provide comprehensive care including visitation, ceremony, and burial arrangements. We handle all logistical aspects from permits to transportation while offering personalized elements like customized obituaries and memorial programs. Families receive guidance through every step, ensuring cultural and religious traditions are honored with dignity and respect.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation packages that include professional services, necessary documentation, and basic urns. Options allow for memorial ceremonies before or after cremation, with flexibility for scattering or interment. Our staff provides transparent pricing and helps families navigate choices while maintaining the same compassionate standards as traditional services.
Immediate Arrangements
For families needing prompt services, we coordinate same-day arrangements including transportation, documentation, and cremation or burial. Our 24/7 availability ensures timely support during emergencies, with clear communication about costs and options to alleviate decision-making stress during critical moments.
Pre-Planning Services
We help individuals document their final wishes through pre-arrangement consultations conducted in-home or at our facility. This service includes cost protection against inflation and relieves families from making difficult decisions during grief, ensuring personal preferences for ceremonies and memorials are honored precisely.
Veterans Services
We specialize in coordinating veterans' benefits including flag presentations, military honors, and headstone procurement. Our team understands the unique needs of military families and ensures proper recognition through specialized ceremonies that honor service members' contributions with dignity and respect.
People
Anthony Latina
Senior Director
With 47 years of experience, Anthony has led the funeral home since 1970, maintaining its family-centric approach. He ensures 24/7 availability for families and personally oversees complex arrangements, earning recognition for his compassionate problem-solving during challenging situations.
Salvatore Latina
Director
Joining in 2005, Salvatore brings modern expertise while upholding traditional values. He specializes in pre-planning consultations and facility management, known for his empathetic nature and ability to guide families through difficult decisions with professionalism and care.
Edward Sosnowski
Director
A dedicated professional with extensive funeral service experience, Edward provides compassionate support during arrangements. He focuses on ensuring all logistical details are handled precisely, allowing families to concentrate on mourning without administrative burdens.
Dawn Losco
Apprentice Funeral Director
As an apprentice, Dawn assists with daily operations while learning all aspects of funeral service. She demonstrates strong organizational skills and a commitment to compassionate care, supporting families with administrative tasks and event coordination.
Jill Latina
Sales and Marketing
Handling marketing initiatives and client communications, Jill ensures the community remains informed about available services. She focuses on building relationships through outreach programs and maintains the funeral home's online presence to improve accessibility for modern families.
Questions
Why have a funeral?
Funerals provide a supportive environment for mourning, help recognize death's finality, and begin the healing process through shared remembrance and respect for traditions.
What does a funeral director do?
They handle transportation, documentation, obituaries, body preparation, arrangement coordination, and connect families with necessary resources like Social Security benefits.
Should I choose burial or cremation?
Cremation offers flexibility and lower costs, while burial provides traditional memorialization. Both options allow personalized ceremonies honoring the deceased's wishes.
What is memorialization for cremation?
Options include urn burial, columbarium niches, scattering gardens, or keeping remains at home, with customizable ceremonies to honor individual preferences.
Is embalming required by law?
No, though it may be necessary for viewings. Direct cremation or immediate burial options exist without embalming requirements, offering cost-saving alternatives.
Are there financial assistance options?
We help families access veterans' benefits, Social Security, insurance policies, and local charity programs to alleviate funeral expense burdens through available grants or low-cost services.
