Thomas E. Melvin & Son Funeral Home, Inc.
15522 S Dupont Hwy, Harrington, DE, 19952
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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Delaware
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“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 Melvin family for all you do!!”
— Deborah Jones
“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.”
— Wade Blankenship Jr.
“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. Even now with the headstone they have been wonderful. No business is perfect abs I’ve had my issues with Melvins through the years. But when it came for our time when we needed them they were there for my family and my mom looked amazing. Thank you 💜”
— Maggie Thompson
We can help with what comes next.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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