We had a lovely experience when Spicer Mullikin assisted us when my grandmother transitioned…read more Everyone was so kind, attentive, and compassionate.

I realize it's a bit strange to be reviewing a funeral home, but I traveled to Newark, DE to attend…read morea family member's memorial service at this funeral home and was impressed. This place was really nice, the staff was wonderful, the setup was great, the parking was convenient, and the service orchestrated well. Once again, the staff was just top-notch from greating guests at the entrance to orchestrating the service like clockwork, providing water, etc. Now, I don't have any ties to the state of Delaware, so there would be no reason for me to be memorialized at this place when I go, but I did make it clear to a family member that if something happened to me, I would like the service to be held at a similar type funeral home. If you are looking for a funeral home and are considering Spicer-Mullikin, I would not hesitate and I am sorry for your loss.

I could write pages about how wonderful Strano & Feeley Family Funeral Home was in caring for my…read morefamily during our time of grief. We physically lost two loved ones, and we would not go to anyone else but Strano & Feeley. The excellent customer service begins with the initial home call, taking possession of the deceased loved one (e.g., at home or hospital), then the intake meeting with the family. The clean calming atmosphere starts outside (e.g., fishpond) then continues inside with comfortable furniture and smiling staff to greet you. No matter which staff you receive for the intake meeting, they all conduct themselves with professionalism, care, and provided clear information on the various options. As a grieving loved one, I'd suggest you come to the table with your grief but an open mind and patience with your loved ones present with you and the staff. What I appreciated was for one loved one- we had all the answers prepared, for the other we were figuring out as we went along- staff provided time and space in the intake meeting for us to calmly figure things out. Having someone take notes in the family to compare with the staff's notes is always useful - they were always on point anyway but it's good to remember what you ordered and they will provide you a folder with information from the initial session as well. Any insurance or cemetery logistics were handled on the phone right away by the staff in the first session - which was amazing to watch them navigate the complex systems of care. We had a loved one cremated and another buried in a nearby state - the funeral home still took care of everything, just be sure to provide your photos, music and obituary timely. Nothing was overly complicated and if it was, they never showed it, just showed up for us in every way - we had no worries. When it was time to collect our loved one's things (e.g. urn or possessions not buried) they provide you with a beautiful bag of memories, some unexpected, that showed more care than we could have imagined. By the end of our grieving season this summer - this had become not only a funeral home but an appendage to our family. The staff will forever be a part of our loved ones' legacy. P.S. I would highly recommend the nearby Atterbury VFW - Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3420 for a repast and their regular caterer Ms. Lori. Everyone was such a blessing and joy to work with, and they took care of absolutely everything including décor and the food was delicious. Thank you to Jamie and the ENTIRE Strano & Feeley team, With Gratitude, The Gillyard Family

The staff, especially Matt and Vince were very profession. Matt was very patient and understanding…read more He walk me and my family through the entire process. I highly recommend Strabo & Feeley.

Came for a co-workers funeral. The funeral home is beautiful inside and out! I love the layout with…read moreseparate rooms off to the side of the main room. The side rooms are perfect for friends and family to go if they need quite or alone time.

I recently lost my father and Whitney Ford was the one who helped me out with everything. I…read morecouldn't have asked for a better person to assist me in such a chaotic emotional time. She made the process so easy,not too mention the service! She went over and beyond! I couldn't have been more pleased with sending my father off. Thank you Whitney!

Review I can't say enough about the beautiful job the staff…read moreat Doherty did for my mom's funeral yesterday. From the very first phone call with Bill Doherty, to our appointment making arrangements, the multiple phone calls and e-mails with our questions and requests during the planning, to the actual service and burial, everything went amazingly smooth and with the utmost compassion and respect towards my family. My mom was Scottish and we wanted to honor her Scottish heritage. I dropped off several tartan table runners, scarves and various items for decorating the tables, as well as dozens of framed pictures, and a special table for guests to offer a Scottish toast to bid mom farewell. I thought I'd have to do the decorating myself, but was so relieved to see the place beautifully decked out as we arrived early for the family visitation hour. We didn't have to lift a finger, which was so appreciated. They arranged for a bagpiper at my request (he was amazing), arranged the details with our musician, created beautiful brochures and mass cards for the service, set up all the flowers, etc, and did a great job stopping traffic during the procession to All Saints Cemetery. I had so many compliments from family and friends on how classy and beautiful everything was. My family and I cannot thank Bill Doherty, Martha, Rose, and the rest of the wonderful staff enough for their compassion, patience, and overall professionalism. We will surly recommend your services to others when needed.

Leading up to the time a loved one passes is stressful. Knowing that this person would have to be…read moremoved across state lines, leads to a lot of questions. I got on the phone with Ryan, with all the concerns of my wife's family written down, I was put at ease with his knowledge and reassurances. It was very easy speaking with Ryan on how my mother-in-law would be delivered to the funeral home and then prepared for travel to another state. Ryan was very accommodating with preparing for the viewing and presentations of my mother-in law's life. Having not gone through this before, we had a lot of questions and apprehensions. All of our concerns were answered respectfully and delicately. My mother-in law was displayed with beauty and honor. Every detail was thought of for the viewing which enabled us to focus on family and friends who paid their respects.

McCrery & Harra is the finest funeral home in Delaware. They are a family-run business and have…read moredecades of experience. Our family is deeply grateful to McCrery & Harra for the exceptional care shown to my father, mother, and great aunt over the past two years. Their professionalism, dignity, genuine compassion, and attention to every detail provided comfort, reassurance and grace as they guided us through each service. Their service reflects the highest standards of care and respect.

These folks are the salt of the earth. They work long, hard hours to make sure your family is taken…read morecare of and they bend over backwards to alleviate the stress that goes in to planning something g while you're grieving. Everyone I've met here sees this work as a calling and you can tell. It is indeed a business but it is a family business and you can tell they love each other, their work, and the people they are taking care of. They aren't the cheapest in town but it's worth it to know your loved one is respected and things are done right.

Love these folks! Good people who are each called to do this work…read more As a pastor, I love working with them. They truly care about families and go above and beyond. The funeral I just did was in celebration of a woman who thought men should be clean shaven--Michael, the funeral director, shaved his beard in her honor. This type of gesture happens a lot here. They really become a part of people's stories and lives. That's what happens when you've got a family owned business. If you need a good place to help you said goodbye to a loved one, consider putting your trust in McCrery & Harra.

We have been in contact with Rick Harra several times over the last few years all for difficult…read morecircumstances. Each time Rick was right there, very professional, caring, and empathetic. He has a way about him that just makes you feel comfortable . It's like you're talking to an old friend who understands your situation. We are extremely grateful and appreciate all he has done for our family. I would highly recommend the McCrery & Harra funeral homes and especially Rick. He is just a super guy who knows what to do how to handle things tastefully. Regards, Brian C. and Cheryl Martinenza

This funeral home is beautiful inside however my military family was not welcomed here. The funeral…read moredirector assigned to me was Mitch Jackson. He was rude, degrading, condescending and disrespect to me and my family during our time of bereavement. He questioned everything about me and my family as if we were lying about military service and having life insurance. I kept calling him stating I wanted to move forward and asked what he needed to pick up the body and he made me feel even more unwelcome. I even told him the body was going to start changing colors and he said, "...a few more days won't hurt". This is no way to speak to someone that is calling for funeral arrangements especially when they are numb and vulnerable. Needless to say our military family went elsewhere. There are fewer things lower than taking advantage of people who are grief-stricken. Though everyone else at Spicer-Mullikin was warm and compassionate, I will make my complaint about Mitch Jackson known to the Funeral Consumers Alliance and the Federal Trade Commission. He is a mismatch for this business.

From the owner: Spicer-Mullikin is a four time winner (2015, 2016, 2017, 2018) of the prestigious Pursuit of…read moreExcellence Award recognizing professionalism and integrity in our industry, presented by the National Association of Funeral Directors. We are honored to assist our friends and neighbors during their time of loss. Spicer-Mullikin is one of the few funeral homes in Delaware to employ a dedicated professional grief specialist for post-service care. Our service reflects your love.

I can't say enough good things about Dwayne from the beginning to end!! Here I am planning my mom's…read morecremation and I felt like I was talking to an old-school friend at a football game... I really appreciate everything! Thanks again!

It seems kind of strange to be doing a Yelp review for a funeral home but .... my family was so…read moreimpressed by the support provided by Larry, Mary, and the entire Pippin Staff when arranging services for our Dad. Everything absolutely exceeded our expectations. Their attention to detail, compassion, and patience translated into a beautiful ceremony and burial that will stay with us forever. Their graphics guy did an amazing job with the prayer card and portrait. We were amazed at our restful our Dad looked when we said our last goodbye. They put together a poignant burial with military honors. We will recommend Pippin to all of our friends as we know they'll be well taken care of during the most difficult time of their lives.

The staff at Mealey's funeral home was so accommodating with my husband's funeral. Since I had the…read moremass a few weeks after his death, they continuously stayed in touch to make sure the service would run smoothly. Thank you for making a difficult time easier on my family. Trudy Pfister

My dad passed away a few months ago and they know my devilish aunt from school, they was very…read moreunprofessional, didnt give me his death certificate as i asked them to when we all met at first, there was a heavy set lady that was very nasty to me , i am a business owner and id never treat my clients that way. Its my father that passed not my aunts father so why would you only deal with her .. i still got everything i needed on my own and im not finished with them yet, just beginning because you dont get blessed like that. Unbelievable!

If I could leave a 0 star review I would. 6 months after my…read moregrandmother ordered and paid in full for her double headstone it still had not been placed. I called and was assured that the stone was currently being worked on. Another month goes by and I still haven't heard anything back. I call every number I can find because no one is answering any phone calls. I somehow manage to get ahold of another Monument Dealer nearby who informs me that Sartin has gone out of business. We just had to order another stone from somewhere else, because Sartin never did any work on the stone. The stone was paid for. In full. And after 7 months no delivery. Shameful. How pathetic do you have to be to steal from people who have just lost a loved one? Ask Sartin, they know the answer to that question.

horrible experience! i picked a grass marker from stock. didn't require much work at all. took…read morealmost a year and many many phone calls to get it placed on my aunts grave. always one excuse after another on why it was taking so long. very disappointed with their customer service.