Bennie Smith Funeral Home

Bennie Smith Funeral Home is unique in the funeral home industry because it is the largest African American owned funeral home in the United States. Bennie Smith has owned this local funeral planning business since 1982, offering over 30 years of history serving the community. These quality funeral services are available for families throughout the tri-state area, including Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Additionally, Bennie Smith has licenses to provide funeral services in Pennsylvania and New York.

With a high commitment to customer satisfaction, Bennie Smith Funeral Home has built an unwavering reputation in the local funeral planning industry. The funeral planning staff never accepts second-best. They work hard to accommodate the requests of each family, ensuring a personalized service for every event. These quality funeral services can include traditional funeral events and processions, or life celebrations, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and graveside events.

Families desiring cremation should talk to the staff for information about cremation packages. The on-site crematory gives families peace in knowing where the cremation will occur. Choose between cremation with memorial service or direct cremation, if desired. Other available cremation services include water cremation (resomation), ash scattering services, urns, and products for honoring life. The funeral home provides many additional services that can be included with cremation and funeral planning: military honors, limousine services, grief resources, and more.

Bennie Smith Funeral Home can assist families with everything from basic planning to comprehensive support. The staff always prioritizes each familys unique requirements, ensuring that cultural influences and traditions are included in the services. Funeral planning support is available for residents in Dover, Wilmington, Millsboro, Salisbury, Easton, and all surrounding communities. In addition to funeral planning, the staff is also proactively engaged in local charities, community events, and scholarships.

The Dover location includes extensive banquet facilities to accommodate groups of all sizes. In addition to funeral services, the meeting space is also available for business meetings, celebrations, conferences, and private events. For more information about funeral planning and cremation services, reach out to Bennie Smith Funeral Home to schedule a consultation. You can visit the funeral home at 717 W Division St Dover, DE 19904. Call at your convenience: (302) 678-8747.