Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

Veteran services at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory

For veterans in New Castle, DE, Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory actively supports veterans, having dedicated a 'Tree of Life' to the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spring 2017 to honor those who have served. Additionally, staff member Chris Chisenhall is a United States Marine Corps veteran." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,705 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include meaningful memorial ceremonies, cremation services, green burials, and living memorial tree planting program. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory: direct cremation from $3,705. That places direct cremation roughly 48% above the Delaware median ($2,497). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Finn's Point National Cemetery in NJ, approximately 3 miles from Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory. Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Delaware has approximately 68 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,705. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.

Where is Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory is located at 1000 North Dupont Parkway in New Castle, DE. You can reach the home at (302) 328-2213. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory offer veteran families?

Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory provides meaningful memorial ceremonies, cremation services, livestreaming services, video recording services, green burials, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory actively supports veterans, having dedicated a 'Tree of Life' to the Delaware Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Spring 2017 to honor those who have served. Additionally, staff member Chris Chisenhall is a United States Marine Corps veteran.

Which faith traditions does Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, General Christian families, among others.

What sets Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory apart

Dedicated professional grief specialist for post-service care
Antique horse-drawn hearse, built in the 1840s and fully restored, maintained by the owner's family
Green burial certification received in 2012
Recipient of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award every year since 2015
First Delaware funeral home inducted into the NFDA Hall of Excellence (2024)
Offers a Living Memorial Tree Planting Program

Military & veteran services offered

★Meaningful Memorial Ceremonies

★Living Memorial Tree Planting Program

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Green Burials

Cremation

· Cremation Services

On-site facilities

· Multiple Locations

· Antique Horse-Drawn Hearse

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home

Specializations

· Dedicated Professional Grief Specialist
· Green Burial Certification

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Episcopal, General Christian. Languages spoken at the home: English.

Branches of service supported

Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory has documented experience supporting the following branches:

Marines

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.