About Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Bear, Delaware. Built or expanded under the VA's Veterans Cemetery Grants Program, the cemetery is operated by the state, county, or tribal authority while following federal eligibility standards. The cemetery is currently accepting new in-ground and columbarium interments. Families should call the cemetery directly to verify availability for the desired service date.
Detailed history, notable interments, and ground policies for this cemetery are not yet available from the National Cemetery Administration's public listing. The cemetery's primary contact information appears in the sidebar.
Nearest cemeteries
The three closest veteran cemeteries to Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County (by straight-line distance):
- Finn's Point National Cemetery — Pennsville, NJ (11 mi · unknown)
- Mount Moriah Cemetery Naval Plot — Philadelphia, PA (38 mi · closed)
- Mount Moriah Cemetery Soldiers' Lot — Philadelphia, PA (38 mi · closed)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Beeson Funeral Home of Newark, LLC is a premier funeral home located at 2053 Pulaski Hwy. in Newark, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site chapel, private crematory, and reception facility. Professional offerings include burial, cremation, and celebration of life, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,550. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $3,550. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic and All Faiths.
Beeson Funeral Home of Newark is a premier funeral home located at 2053 Pulaski Highway in Newark, DE. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 1000 North Dupont Parkway in New Castle, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including multiple locations and antique horse-drawn hearse. Professional offerings include meaningful memorial ceremonies, cremation services, and livestreaming services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,705. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $3,705. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Episcopal and General Christian.
Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home and Crematory is a premier funeral home located at 635 Churchmans Rd. in Newark, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, chapel (150 seat), and overflow seating. Professional offerings include cremation, funeral services, and memorial services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,475. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,300, while direct cremation is available from $2,475. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically All Faiths, Catholic, Methodist, and Non-denominational.
Gebhart Funeral Homes is a premier funeral home located at 3401 Philadelphia Pike in Claymont, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including claymont chapel, the porch, and the foyer. Professional offerings include pre-planning, grief support, and veterans services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $3,660. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $6,150, while direct cremation is available from $3,660. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Episcopal, United Methodist, Lutheran, and Christian (general).
Krienen-Griffith Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 1400 Kirkwood Hwy. in Wilmington, DE. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones. Professional offerings include traditional burial, direct burial, and graveside service, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,840. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $2,675, while direct cremation is available from $1,840. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic and Christian (broadly accommodating). The firm's dedication to service is reflected in their 5.0-star Google rating across 23 reviews.
Doherty Funeral Homes, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 1900 Delaware Avenue in Wilmington, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including cremation resource center, committal chapel, and funeral home. Professional offerings include service guarantee, family care program, and bereavement services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,690. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $8,030, while direct cremation is available from $3,500. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic.
Mealey Funeral Homes is a premier funeral home located at 703 North Broom St. in Wilmington, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory and flexible event spaces. Professional offerings include preplanning, personalization, and grief support, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,575. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,875, while direct cremation is available from $2,575. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, Presbyterian, and Episcopal.