Doherty Funeral Homes

Since it is our goal to provide the highest quality of service, we approach everything we do in a manner that is:

Caring and Professional
Tailored to the Individual
Sensitive and Healing

We are here to extend a helping hand to you and your family after you have suffered a loss. We are here to help you through your grief process beyond the day of the funeral. We Are Here For You, now and in the future, depending upon your needs, with:

Personal Consultation
Referrals To Support and Counseling Services
Grief Talk© For Grieving Children & Teenagers
An Annual “Holiday Hope" Program and Memorial
Small & Large Group Discussions & Presentations
Grief Related Books & Literature

Our Bereavement Programs and Services are coordinated by Ralph P. Plumley, ThM., CT. Ralph received a Master of Theology degree in Pastoral Ministries from Dallas Theological Seminary. He is an ordained chaplain and has over seven years experience as a hospital chaplain assisting grieving families.

Ralph is Certified in Thanatology: Death, Dying, and Bereavement by The Association for Death Education and Counseling.

He is a popular guest speaker with audiences of children and adults on various topics related to loss and grief. He has been invited to speak in churches, schools, nursing homes, and annually at a conference sponsored by Christiana Care.

Ralph has been a part of our full-time staff since January, 1992 and can be reached at Doherty Funeral Homes by calling (302) 652-6811 or by e-mail at bereavement@dohertyfh.com.

"Dear Ralph, Thank you for taking the time to come and calm me down and help me realize...
...that grief can not be rushed and everyone experiences it differently. Sincerely, "
Margaret H. (Wilmington, DE)

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