Gebhart Funeral Homes Claymont & New Castle

10/27/2025

What other cremation questions do you have? We are here to help answer questions and walk you through this process, in advanced planning or in a time of immediate need.

10/26/2025

10/25/2025

Funeral service: A formal ceremony that is based on the religious and cultural beliefs of the deceased. This type of service usually takes place within a few days of the death, at the home of the deceased, in a funeral home, or a church.
Memorial Service: A ceremony for celebrating or remembering the life of a person who has died. It often takes place after the body has been buried or cremated.
Committal Service: A brief ritual, often involving prayer. A committal service takes place at the graveside following a funeral, or in the case of cremation, in the cremation chapel.
Visitation: An event hosted in order to allow friends and family of the deceased to visit and express sympathy. Family visitations can provide family and friends with the opportunity to share their grief with one another in a more personal setting.
What are YOUR service preferences, whether you are attending or planning for your own?

10/24/2025

We love our jobs here and love serving this community! The job of a funeral director is always unpredictable and requires some unique inner strength, and we wouldn’t have it any other way! Thanks for letting us serve this community!

10/22/2025

When you are planning to attend a virtual funeral, ensure to log in around 10 minutes early so the host has time to let you in, and like attending a funeral in person, do not leave early unless absolutely necessary.

10/21/2025

Grief is a natural response to loss. There is no right or wrong way to grieve. For more information and support, visit our https://www.gebhartfuneralhomes.com/.

10/20/2025

Pre-planning saves time and money. Funeral expense increase over the years (just like everything else). Pay now and save your loved ones money later.

10/19/2025

In the funeral profession, a celebrant is a non-clergy professional that conducts formal memorials or celebration of life services. They are dedicated to conduct meaningful services that honor and remember a life lived. They can do so without linking to religious affiliation or beliefs, or include the deceased beliefs as requested. The message of their service includes unique sharing of how the deceased lived their life, their personality and values, and even memories from family and friends. Not only do they perform the funeral service, they actually plan and oversee all funeral proceedings. A funeral celebrant is there to help you decide on any and all details as you are arranging the funeral.

10/18/2025

As the number of casualties in the Civil War was increasing, local Washington, DC-based cemeteries were running out of room and looked to what is now Arlington National Cemetery for more space. In 1864, the first military burial in Arlington National Cemetery took place for Private William Christman.Today, the cemetery remains active and is most well-known for The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, which includes the remains of unknown service members from WWI, WWII and the Korean War.

10/15/2025

The benefits of taking your funeral planning and hosting online makes it easier and helps you handle all the unforeseen requirements in the comfort of your home. If you need any help, feel free to contact us at https://www.gebhartfuneralhomes.com/ to learn how to start.

10/14/2025

Is Cremation the right choice for you? Consider these when making a decision:
1) Cremation opens up more options, not less. When you choose cremation, you can still choose service and celebration of life options. You get to decide how cremated remains are dispersed: scattering, urn placement, burial and more.
2) Cremation is a permanent decision. It’s best to think through this decision, and be sure it discuss it with your loved ones.
3) Some religions and denominations have different views on cremation as a final disposition. If a religious funeral is a priority for you, make sure you know your religion’s stance on cremation.
4) Cremation is still a relatively new choice and therefore concerns arise regarding respect of the body and respect for cremated remains. It’s important to note that only the highest standards exist for cremation, just like burial.
Are you interested in reading more about cremation? Get our free handout, Cremation: Things To Consider: http://gebhartfuneralhomes.celebrate-life.us/choosing-cremation/