Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Homes & Crematory
275 E Main St, Middletown, DE, 19709
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Delaware
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
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What Families Say
“My brother passed away suddenly in Middletown, DE. His other siblings and I are in the Chicago area. I was able to get a flight out the next morning to make arrangements and my brothers' kindly recommended I contact Spicer-Mullikin, gently suggesting I call soon because a huge storm was about to hit. I made the call, and Matthew Smith responded within minutes. To expedite the process, we did everything over the phone - going over circumstances, family history, next of kin, and signed contracts, over a period of a few hours. Matt kept checking in with me, managing my expectations thoroughly, with the utmost empathy, and confirmed they were able to bring my brother back to the funeral home that evening, safely before the storm hit. He arranged to have my brother's cremains and the death certificates to be sent to me back home in a week, even with the delays from the storm. Managing the arrangements after a loved one dies is difficult through your grief, and the logistics here were really challenging. I cannot thank Matt and his team enough for their kind and empathetic management of each detail during my experience. Yesterday, I received a sympathy card signed my Matthew Smith. My heart is lifted. Thank you for everything.”
— Jane Ehrenstrom
“I had the best experience with Spicer-Mullikin. From start to finish, they were consummate professionals. Their caring, loving behavior made you feel like they were family. Matt took very good care of us by offering advice and giving us top-notch service, making us feel special.”
— Deloris Porter
“Matt and his team were very warm, responsive, and comforting toward our family. We had a last minute change that Matt handled beautifully!! Highly recommend him and his team to you and your family in your time of need.”
— Clay Wessell
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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