Cheapest Cremation in Wilmington, DE (2026)
The lowest direct cremation in Wilmington starts at $1,195 from Brandywine Valley Funeral Care. Below, every active local provider is ranked by price so you can compare and request free quotes.
| # | Provider | Direct Cremation | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brandywine Valley Funeral CareLowest price | $1,195 | 3★ (4) |
| 2 | Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home | $1,295 | 5★ (40) |
| 3 | Gore Funeral Home | $1,600 | 4.8★ (44) |
| 4 | Bennie Smith Funeral Home of Delaware | $1,660 | 4.9★ (9) |
| 5 | Corleto-Latina Funeral Home | $1,695 | 4.7★ (14) |
| 6 | Schoenberg Memorial Chapel | $1,850 | 5★ (15) |
| 7 | Evan W Smith Funeral Services | $1,895 | 4.8★ (36) |
| 8 | House of Wright Mortuary & Cremation Services | $1,910 | 4.5★ (40) |
| 9 | Congo Funeral Home | $2,345 | 4.2★ (124) |
| 10 | Mealey Funeral Homes | $2,575 | 5★ (6) |
| 11 | Mealey Funeral Homes & Crematory | $2,575 | 4.7★ (22) |
| 12 | Chandler Funeral Homes & Crematory | $3,480 | 3.9★ (14) |
| 13 | Doherty Funeral Homes | $5,000 | 5★ (3) |
| 14 | Tri-State Cremation Society of Delaware Valley | Call for pricing | 3★ (2) |
| 15 | Delaware Pet Aquamation | Call for pricing | 5★ (49) |
| 16 | 302funerals.com by Williams Funeral Home and Burial Services | Call for pricing | 5★ (3) |
| 17 | Delaware Pet Cremations Inc. | Call for pricing | 4.8★ (71) |
| 18 | The Animal Soul | Call for pricing | 4.8★ (57) |
Prices are 2026 direct cremation estimates from each provider's listing and may change. They are not quotes — always request a written, itemized price list (your right under the FTC Funeral Rule) before paying.
How to get the cheapest cremation in Wilmington
The single biggest way to lower your cost is to choose a direct cremation — cremation with no viewing or ceremony beforehand. In Wilmington, prices for the exact same direct cremation routinely vary by $1,000 or more between providers, which is why comparing the ranked list above pays off. Dedicated cremation specialists almost always undercut full-service funeral homes for a simple cremation.
Get at least three itemized quotes, supply your own urn rather than buying the provider's, and confirm exactly what each price includes (transportation, the cremation, a basic container, permits, and return of the ashes). Our cheapest direct cremation guide and list of hidden fees to watch for walk through how to avoid overpaying.
See all options and read reviews on the main Wilmington cremation providers page, or compare statewide pricing in our cost of cremation in Delaware guide.
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