About Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Sussex County
Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Sussex County is a grant funded veteran cemetery located in Millsboro, 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 - Sussex County (by straight-line distance):
- Eastern Shore Veterans Cemetery — Hurlock, MD (32 mi · open)
- Point Lookout Confederate Cemetery — Ridge, MD (67 mi · closed)
- Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - New Castle County — Bear, DE (69 mi · open)
Nearby veteran-friendly funeral homes
The following funeral homes within a 50-mile radius of Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery - Sussex County have demonstrated a commitment to serving veterans through specialized services, VA benefits coordination, or dedicated honors details.
Watson Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 211 South Washington Street in Millsboro, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including crematorium facility, chapel, and arrangement room. Professional offerings include traditional funeral services, personalized cremation services, and burials, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,635. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $3,000, while direct cremation is available from $2,820.
Short Funeral Services, Inc. & Berry-Short Funeral Homes, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 416 Federal Street in Milton, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including milton chapel, georgetown chapel, and milford chapel. Professional offerings include funeral services, cremation services, and pet services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,660. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,500, while direct cremation is available from $2,660. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Christian denominations (including Methodist and Episcopal, as indicated by nearby churches and obituary mentions of Calvary Church in Milford).
Bishop-Hastings Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 19 South Main Street in Selbyville, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including three visitation rooms, two family lounges, and handicap accessible entrances. Professional offerings include cremation services, funeral services, and memorial services, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $1,295. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $4,070, while direct cremation is available from $1,295. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Catholic, United Methodist, Pentecostal, and Episcopal.
Parsell Funeral Homes & Crematorium is a premier funeral home located at 16961 Kings Highway in Lewes, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including four modern locations, on-site crematory, and chapel. Professional offerings include personalized funeral services, cremation services, and traditional funerals, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,970. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $6,560, while direct cremation is available from $2,970. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Methodist, Catholic, and Episcopal.
Short Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 13 East Grove St. in Delmar, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including on-site crematory, pet crematory, and chapel (120 seat). Professional offerings include funeral planning, cremation, and traditional burial, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,695. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,645, while direct cremation is available from $2,695. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Methodist, Episcopal, Baptist, Wesleyan, Catholic, and Nazarene.
Berry-Short Funeral Homes, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 217 Main St. in Felton, DE. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones. Direct cremation services are provided starting at $2,660.
Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, Inc. is a premier funeral home located at 15522 South Dupont Highway in Delaware, DE. With deep roots in the community, they provide a peaceful and accommodating environment to honor the memory of loved ones.
Melvin Funeral Home is a premier funeral home located at 15522 South Dupont Hwy. in Harrington, DE. The property features well-appointed spaces including chapel, in memory board, and monument division. Professional offerings include traditional services, cremation services, and personalization, handled with the utmost care by their licensed directors. General services start at $2,175. For families preferring a traditional approach, basic burial services begin at $5,040, while direct cremation is available from $2,175. The staff is experienced in coordinating with various faith traditions, specifically Wesleyan, Methodist, Catholic, Nazarene, and Episcopal.