Nothing could have prepared me for the phone call. I received on Sunday afternoon July 26, 2026, Telling me that my husband was dead. We had been together for 47 years. That’s a lot of life! He was in a nursing home/rehabilitation center receiving physical therapy and occupational therapy. His discharge papers to come home were being processed. I thought I would be seeing him in just a couple days. My son refused to believe me when I called him and screamed “Dad is dead!“ He said to me, “No Mama, you’ve got it wrong!“ Then he received his own phone call from the facility. This phone call to me struck my heart like a meteor! It shattered my world. I did not… read full review
About Wilmington Funeral & Cremation
Wilmington Funeral & Cremation provides quality, personalized funeral and cremation services in North Carolina. They aim to ease the burden during difficult times by offering convenience, premium services, and transparent business practices. The company understands the importance of celebrating the uniqueness of each loved one while respecting traditions. Families often praise the staff for their professionalism, kindness, compassion, and attention to detail, which helps ensure a smooth and respectful experience. The team is known for going above and beyond to meet families' needs, providing support before, during, and after the funeral. Many families highlight the thoughtfulness and creativity in the ceremonies, making a challenging time more manageable. Wilmington Funeral & Cremation is dedicated to treating every family with empathy, ensuring that both the deceased and the family are cared for during their time of loss. Visitors also appreciate the helpfulness of staff members like Jesse Bessette, who assists with prearrangements and shares valuable knowledge about options like cremation, making future planning easier and less stressful.
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Our family has had several occasions to use the services of Wilmington Funeral & Cremation. We've always been treated with kindness and compassion. Duane and Doug truly seek to comfort and serve those people who are heartbroken. I and my family highly recommend Wilmington Funeral & Cremation in your time of sorrow. Thank you, Duane and Doug.
Duane and the staff will go above and beyond to ensure a dignified service for you loved one and will also support the families during these difficult times.
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1535 S 41st St, Wilmington, NC 28403
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