Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home And Cremation Service

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Welcome to our website. We hope to provide you with all of the information you will need to make an informed choice about your selection of a funeral home. In November 1922, William E. Matthews Jr., our founder and my late grandfather, opened Matthews Funeral Home in Smyrna, DE. His dreams and goals were simple in concept, yet lasting in their significance. Bill believed in the Rotary Club ideal of ?Service Above Self?, and his goal was to provide sympathetic service to those in need. Three generations and over eight decades later, our family and support staff are ever-mindful of his legacy and of the highest ethical and professional standards he established. Today, more than ever, we are fully committed to providing your family with the finest in services, facilities, and compassionate care. Below is our mission statement, which summarizes our core beliefs and philosophy of service. *** Mission Statement To provide guidance and comfort to the families we serve by providing dignified, personalized, ethical, and affordable service to those of all faiths, beliefs, and cultural traditions. *** Funeral Services We will assist your family in planning a funeral and choosing the options that suit your families needs and your loved ones wishes. We are able to assist you in holding services in a wide variety of areas. From our chapel, to your church or at the cemetery we are able to prepare a meaningful service to honor your loved one. We will listen to your family and help to arrange a celebration of your loved one's life through whatever means you choose. In addition to funeral services our staff also provides the following services. Pre-Planning There are many advantages to planning a funeral ahead of time. By pre-planning a funeral, difficult decisions will not have to be made during a time of grieving and stress. You will be able to visit a potential resting site and have time to decide on and compare options. Thought can be made to whether or not c