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Melvin Funeral Home
15522 South Dupont Highway, Harrington, DE 19952 · (302) 398-3884
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★★★★4.47 Google reviews

About Melvin Funeral Home

Melvin Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Harrington, DE area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of arrangements, though specific details about services such as pre-planning, veterans' assistance, or cremation packages beyond direct cremation are not available here. Direct cremation starts at $1,795, which is a useful starting point for budget planning, though families should ask about additional fees to get a complete picture of costs. On Google, they hold a 4.4-star rating, though with only 7 reviews, that score reflects a limited sample and may not fully represent the range of family experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,175
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,040
Direct cremation from
$2,175
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,850
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$950
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$1,025
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$1,025
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$1,025
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$275
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$375
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,795
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Wade Blankenship Jr.
a year ago

Professional, friendly, I've known the Melvin family for years they are like family. They took care of my Father then my Brother then my blessed Mother. The services,they provided was very touching and healing . They will be there for you.

★★★★★Deborah Jones
4 years ago

I have helped my family plan 2 funerals through Melvin's. They are very compassionate and nice. Very thorough and professional. They put together a warm and welcoming service. They even put together military services for my grandfather in 2013. I highly recommend the Melvin funeral home. Thank you M…

★★★★★Maggie Thompson
4 years ago

Melvins has been amazing. From making arraignments and answering all of our, what we thought were, crazy questions. Helping us through that process. Helping my dad with paperwork. My moms services were in April and because so many people attended they streamed it for us because of capacity issues. E…

★★★★Gail Troxell
4 years ago

Would give no stars if possible. Families and individuals pay for a service and it may look all nice once you are at the funeral. However I am so glad after my interaction with them that those families don’t see the funeral homes behavior when picking up their loved one. I am going to hope that they…

★★★★★Marie Blair
4 years ago

It is the wonderful, personal touches that make Melvin Funeral Home a 5 star business. Their expertise is beyond compare. It is so reassuring that your wishes are truly being taken care of.

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(302) 398-3884
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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