Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Delaware
Since 1906, Spicer-Mullikin has provided compassionate, personalized memorial services to families in Delaware. As a family-owned business, we prioritize dignity, respect, and community service, offering tailored funeral arrangements, cremation options, and grief support programs. Our team of licensed professionals guides families through every step, ensuring each service reflects the unique life being honored.Recognized with 11 consecutive NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Awards, we maintain a legacy of integrity and innovation in funeral care. Our commitment extends beyond ceremonies through aftercare services, including grief counseling, support groups, and the Living Memorial Tree Planting Program. With four locations across New Castle County, we remain dedicated to serving diverse needs while upholding traditions of compassion and excellence.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Green Burials
Livestreaming Services
Veterans Honors
Memorial Planning
Aftercare Programs
Eco-Friendly Options
Details
- Year established: 1906
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1906 with deep community roots
- Employ a dedicated professional grief specialist
- Four convenient locations across New Castle County
- 11 consecutive NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award recipient
- Offer eco-friendly green burial certification since 2012
Associations and certifications
- National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- BBB Torch Awards for Ethics
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral services that honor individual lives through customized ceremonies. Our licensed directors guide families in selecting meaningful tributes, coordinating logistics, and navigating legal requirements. Services include traditional burials, military honors, and multi-faith accommodations.
Cremation Services
Our certified cremation specialists provide comprehensive guidance on eco-friendly and traditional cremation choices. We offer seagrass caskets, biodegradable urns, and memorialization options including our Living Memorial Tree Planting Program, ensuring environmentally conscious yet meaningful farewells.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals document final wishes through detailed pre-planning consultations. Our specialists assist with budgeting, service customization, and legal documentation, offering peace of mind through our '50 Things That Must Be Done' planning resource and flexible payment options.
Grief Support
Our dedicated grief specialist provides ongoing support through personalized counseling, monthly support letters, and specialized groups like the Moms Group and Widowed Seniors. We offer virtual and in-person sessions, plus a lending library with over 200 grief resources.
Green Burials
Certified green burial services include formaldehyde-free preparation, renewable caskets, and natural burial sites. We partner with conservation organizations to ensure memorials contribute to environmental preservation through sustainable practices and habitat protection.
People
Matthew C. Smith
Owner
Third-generation funeral director leading Spicer-Mullikin since 2012. Preserves century-old traditions while implementing modern innovations like livestreaming services. Committed to community service and environmental stewardship through green burial programs.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customized pre-planning consultations with budgeting tools, service customization, and legal documentation. Flexible payment options include life insurance assignments and payment plans through LendingUSA.
Do you offer virtual attendance options?
Yes, we provide livestreaming and video recording services through partnerships with local providers. Ask your funeral director for details about virtual participation options for services.
What grief support resources exist?
We offer monthly support letters, 200+ resource library materials, and specialized groups including Widowed Seniors and Moms Group. Virtual and in-person counseling available with our dedicated grief specialist.
Are eco-friendly burial options available?
Yes, we provide certified green burials with biodegradable caskets, formaldehyde-free preparation, and natural burial sites. Our program includes partnerships with environmental conservation organizations for memorial tree planting.
How are veterans honored?
We provide full military honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and coordination with local VA offices. Our staff specializes in navigating veterans' benefits and memorialization programs.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept cash, checks, credit/debit cards, life insurance assignments, and payment plans through LendingUSA. Pre-planning options allow locking in today's prices for future services.
Reviews (1)
Cynthia Reha
Oct 25, 2021
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Spicer-Mulliken right from the start helped me through this difficult time. From picking up my boyfriend to transporting him to the funeral home, the drivers and staff have so kind walked me through the whole process of losing a loved one.
