Doherty Funeral HomesObituaries · Wilmington, DE

Doherty Funeral Homes is a funeral home located at 3200 Limestone Road in Wilmington, DE 19808, within New Castle County. Doherty Funeral Homes supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Doherty Funeral Homes have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Wilmington and the surrounding New Castle County area, Doherty Funeral Homes provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Doherty Funeral Homes also serves families from Aldan, Ardmore, Aston, Brookhaven, and Broomall, and nearby towns across Delaware.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Doherty Funeral Homes can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Doherty Funeral Homes at (302) 999-8277 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 3200 Limestone Road in Wilmington; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Doherty Funeral Homes. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.