Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory

Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory has been a cornerstone of the greater Wilmington, Delaware community since 1892, providing compassionate, family-owned funeral and cremation services for five generations. With two conveniently located facilities—one at 2506 Concord Pike in Wilmington and another in Hockessin—the firm is dedicated to honoring lives with dignity, respect, and personalized care. The Wilmington location features a spacious chapel and foyer designed to reflect serenity and grace, surrounded by white pine trees planted years ago by the Chandler children. The Hockessin facility, nestled in the rolling countryside off Lancaster Pike, offers a recently renovated space where floor-to-ceiling frosted glass windows fill the chapel with peaceful natural light, embodying the family’s commitment to blending beauty with comfort.

As the first funeral home in the greater Wilmington area to operate an on-premise crematory, Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory provides complete funeral services, cremation options, preplanning, and aftercare. The staff guides families through every decision, from traditional burial services to personalized memorials, ensuring each service honors the unique life of the loved one. Preplanning services allow individuals to make thoughtful choices in advance, relieving loved ones of stress during difficult times. The firm also offers a prepayment plan for financial peace of mind.

Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory is proud to be a diverse and inclusive business, identifying as Black-owned, Latino-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned. It is committed to serving all families with warmth and respect, offering a LGBTQ+ friendly and transgender safe space. The facilities are fully wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating. On-site parking is available, and the staff provides gender-neutral restrooms to ensure comfort for all.

With a long history of assisting families through important decisions, Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory blends tradition with modern amenities. The firm’s dedication to community is evident in its sponsorship of local events and its thoughtful social media presence, which shares resources and reflections on grief and planning. Whether families choose burial or cremation, a service in the Wilmington chapel or the Hockessin location, Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory remains a trusted resource for comprehensive, compassionate care.