212 E Justis St, Wilmington, DE 19804
Services
The funeral home operates from a historic property at 212 East Justis Street in Newport, described by visitors as a 'wonderful historic property' with distinctive architectural character including electric candle displays in windows. The location offers convenient highway access for families traveling from throughout New Castle County. On-site services include full funeral ceremonies, visitations, and reception capabilities. Parking and wheelchair accessibility are available.
Nichols-Gilmore structures services around direct owner involvement, with Jim, Caitlin, and Brennen Gilmore handling arrangements personally rather than delegating to staff.
Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home & Cremation Service has operated as a family-owned, independently run business in Newport, Delaware since 1934. Located at 212 East Justis Street, the funeral home occupies a historic property near major highways, making it accessible for families throughout the Wilmington area. The Gilmore family maintains direct involvement in daily operations, with James "Jim" Gilmore leading services alongside his children Caitlin and Brennen. The business model emphasizes small-scale, personalized attention—families work directly with owners rather than navigating corporate hierarchies or rotating staff. Multiple reviewers note multi-generational loyalty, with some families returning for services since 1969.
We were out of state and our plans for the service evolved. Jim was flexible, worked with our last-minute requests and made the whole process so much easier. The communication with Jim Gilmore could not have been any better. Many thanks to the team at Nichols-Gilmore that sho...
The entire team at Nichols-Gilmore worked tirelessly to support us during the most difficult time in our lives after we lost our mother. Unlike other places I contacted, where the focus seemed to be on money rather than support, Jim, Brendan, Maggie, and Julie prioritized our nee...
The staff were amazing and available at all hours. I was planning our family's funeral from abroad and they were extremely helpful. A wonderful experience and they really took care of everything. They were on top of any items that had not been completed and so gentle with the fam...
I searched high and low for the right place. I kept seeing them but did not inquire until they were highly recommended by another funeral home. I was supported incredibly. I was protected. Jim really spent time with me and helped me really understand all of my questions. Jim some...
The support at Nichols-Gilmore Funeral Home was the most impressive I have experienced to date. I lost my mother in August 2023 suddenly. They made the process of arranging the service and all the details easy. All of the members of the staff are empathic and knowledgeable. Even ...
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