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Maryland • Delaware • Eastern Shore Obituary Search
Bennie Smith Funeral Home Obituaries: Find the Official Maryland or Delaware Archive
If you searched for Bennie Smith Funeral Home obituaries, start with the official obituary archive instead of a copied listing. Bennie Smith has official obituary resources for Maryland locations and a separate Delaware website, so the right page depends on where the family was served.
For Maryland families, the official Bennie Smith Funeral Home website lists obituary search, upcoming services, and locations in Chestertown, Easton, Princess Anne, Salisbury and Hurlock. The Maryland contact page lists the general office at (800) 296-8889 or (410) 546-0626.
Source review: October 9, 2026. Reopen the individual obituary shortly before a service because times, venues, livestream instructions and family requests can change.
Open the Official Bennie Smith Obituary Archive
This page does not run a Bennie Smith search backend and does not claim that an obituary has been found. Use the box below only to write the name you plan to search, then open the correct official archive and search there.
No simulated search:
selecting Maryland or Delaware here only sends you to the official obituary archive. It does not prove that a person has an obituary, a service, or a record with Bennie Smith.
Bennie Smith Obituary Search: Verified Details First
Maryland official archiveUse benniesmithfuneralhome.com/obituaries for Maryland obituary search and current upcoming services.
Delaware official archiveUse benniesmithfuneralhomesdelaware.com/obituaries/obituary-listings for Delaware obituary listings and service details.
Maryland general office(800) 296-8889 or (410) 546-0626, as listed on the official Maryland contact page.
Maryland locations verifiedChestertown, Easton, Princess Anne, Salisbury and Hurlock are listed on the official Maryland facilities page.
Delaware phone routeThe official Delaware site uses (833) 888-2009 as the general call number for Delaware families.
Service-location warningA Bennie Smith obituary can list a church, cemetery or another venue. Do not assume every event is at the chapel.
First Choose the Correct Bennie Smith Website
The name “Bennie Smith Funeral Home” can point to more than one official obituary system. The Maryland site is benniesmithfuneralhome.com. The Delaware site is benniesmithfuneralhomesdelaware.com. They are similar enough that a quick search result can be confusing, especially when a family has connections across Delmarva.
| If the obituary is connected with | Start here | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| Maryland Eastern Shore | Bennie Smith Maryland obituary archive | Full name, listed location, service venue, cemetery and whether the chapel is Chestertown, Easton, Princess Anne, Salisbury or Hurlock. |
| Delaware | Bennie Smith Delaware obituary archive | The individual tribute page, service city, chapel or church name, and current contact instructions. |
| Only a copied obituary or social post | Use the official archive that matches the service state. | Do not rely on screenshots, old third-party pages or reposted times without opening the original memorial. |
Do not mix the two sites: a Maryland chapel phone number may not be the fastest route for a Delaware service, and a Delaware tribute page may not appear in the Maryland obituary search.
How to Find a Bennie Smith Funeral Home Obituary
- Open the correct official archive. Use Bennie Smith Maryland obituaries for Maryland locations or Bennie Smith Delaware obituaries for Delaware families.
- Search the person’s published name. Start with the full name, then try surname-only, maiden name, nickname, middle initial or spelling variation.
- Use location filters if available. The Maryland obituary page includes a location option, which can help when several people share similar names.
- Open the full memorial. Directory previews are not enough. The full tribute page can include service blocks, directions, flowers, memories and notification options.
- Confirm identity before sharing. Compare residence, family references, life dates and service location before sending the notice to others.
- Read every event separately. A visitation, funeral, celebration of life and burial may not be at the same place.
- Check for updates close to the service. Times, venue instructions and online tribute details may change after the first posting.
- Call the correct office if something is unclear. Use Maryland or Delaware contact details based on the obituary source.
What a Bennie Smith Memorial Page May Include
Obituary textFamily-approved public memorial information and life details.
Service scheduleVisitation, funeral, celebration of life or graveside details may be listed separately.
Venue addressThe service may be at a chapel, church, cemetery or another public venue.
Tribute wallSome pages allow memories, condolences or notifications connected with that memorial.
Flowers and giftsUse only the flower or gift instructions connected to the individual obituary.
Obituary notificationsThe Maryland site offers obituary notifications when new life stories are posted.
Upcoming servicesThe Maryland site has an upcoming-services view showing scheduled services and locations.
DirectionsUse the address listed beside that exact event, not only the funeral-home name.
Service-Day Routing: Do Not Assume the Chapel Is the Only Destination
The official Maryland upcoming-services page shows why routing matters. A service may be at a Bennie Smith chapel, but another obituary may list a church address in a different city. The family may also schedule interment at a cemetery that is not attached to the funeral home.
| Event type | Where it may happen | What to write down |
|---|---|---|
| Viewing / visitation | Funeral-home chapel, church or another venue. | Date, start/end time, receiving-family time and exact street address. |
| Funeral service | Bennie Smith chapel, church, community venue or another location. | Venue name, city, parking notes and whether the address matches the chapel. |
| Interment / burial | Cemetery or family burial ground, sometimes in another community. | Cemetery name, address, procession timing and whether the burial is private. |
| Online tribute or stream | Only when the individual memorial says so. | The official memorial link and any specific online instructions for that person. |
Before you drive: open the individual obituary again, check each service block, then put the exact event address into your map app.
Official Maryland Bennie Smith Locations
The official Maryland facilities page lists five Bennie Smith Funeral Home locations. Use these details for general chapel contact, but still follow the address on the individual obituary for a specific service.
| Maryland location | Official address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Chestertown | 855 High St., Chestertown, MD 21620 | (410) 778-2161 |
| Easton | 426 E Dover St., Easton, MD 21601 | (410) 822-7228 |
| Princess Anne | 30479 Prince William St., Princess Anne, MD 21853 | (410) 621-0566 |
| Salisbury | 917 W. Isabella St., Salisbury, MD 21801 | (410) 546-0626 |
| Hurlock | 516 S. Main St., Hurlock, MD 21643 | (410) 943-4488 |
Staffing note from the official facilities page: Bennie Smith says some locations are staffed while other locations may require arranged meetings. If you are unsure which office to visit, call first.
Salisbury Maryland Office Map and General Contact
Bennie Smith Funeral Home – Salisbury
917 W. Isabella St.
Salisbury, MD 21801
Phone: (410) 546-0626
General Maryland office: (800) 296-8889
The Salisbury number appears in the Maryland site header and contact page. Use the obituary page itself for service-specific venue directions.
This map is for the Salisbury office only. If the obituary names Chestertown, Easton, Princess Anne, Hurlock, a Delaware chapel, a church or a cemetery, use that event address instead.
Delaware Bennie Smith Obituaries and Contact Notes
Bennie Smith Delaware uses a separate official website. The Delaware obituary page is the best starting point for Delaware tribute pages, service details and current family instructions.
Delaware obituary archiveOpen the official Delaware obituary listings and search the person by name.
Delaware general phoneThe official Delaware site lists (833) 888-2009 as the general call number.
Dover address seen on official Delaware pages717 W Division Street, Dover, DE 19904 appears on official Delaware obituary/contact pages. Verify the exact chapel before travel.
Why verification mattersDelaware pages may list Dover, Wilmington, Milford, Millsboro, Seaford or another service city. The individual obituary controls the service address.
Delaware page limitation: some official Delaware pages require JavaScript for full display. If a page does not load cleanly on your device, call the Delaware number or try a different browser before relying on third-party obituary copies.
Current Prices, Immediate Need and Arrangement Questions
The official Bennie Smith websites describe funeral, cremation, planning and grief-support resources, but this guide does not quote package prices because current itemized prices must be confirmed directly with the funeral home.
| If you need | Ask Bennie Smith | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Immediate help | Call the Maryland or Delaware number based on the location involved and explain where the death occurred. | The funeral home needs the care location, legal name and next-step authorization details. |
| Current funeral cost | Request the current General Price List and itemized prices for the exact service choices. | Viewing, ceremony, cremation, burial, merchandise and third-party charges can be separate cost categories. |
| Preplanning | Ask which choices are preferences, which are prepaid and which terms are guaranteed in writing. | A planning conversation is different from signing a funded contract. |
| Flower or gift delivery | Use the flower option attached to the individual obituary or call before sending items. | The family may request donations, memorial trees or another preference instead of flowers. |
Death Certificates: Maryland and Delaware Routes
An obituary is not a certified death certificate. The correct death-certificate route depends on where the death occurred, not where the obituary was posted or where the service was held.
Maryland death certificate
The Maryland Division of Vital Records issues certified copies for Maryland deaths within its stated coverage period. Older records may require a different Maryland route.
Open Maryland death certificate instructionsDelaware death certificate
Delaware’s Office of Vital Statistics provides vital-record forms and death-certificate information for deaths that occurred in Delaware.
Open Delaware Office of Vital Statistics- Confirm the state and county where the death legally occurred. Do not use the funeral-home city as the automatic answer.
- Ask the funeral director whether certificates were already ordered. Families often request certified copies during arrangements.
- For a Maryland death, open the Maryland death certificate page. Review who may apply and what proof is required.
- For a Delaware death, open the Delaware Office of Vital Statistics. Choose the death-certificate form or ordering route.
- Prepare the decedent’s legal name, date/place of death, your identification and relationship proof. Requirements can differ by state and record age.
- Use certified records for banks, benefits, insurance and estates. Keep the obituary link for public memorial information only.
Social Security, Veterans and Funeral Price Rights
Social Security death reportSSA explains what happens when someone dies, including survivor benefits and a possible one-time lump-sum death payment for eligible family members.Open SSA death guidance
VA burial benefitsVeteran families should review VA burial and memorial benefits early, especially if military honors, a flag, headstone or burial allowance may apply.Open VA burial benefits
FTC Funeral RuleThe FTC explains consumer rights when buying funeral goods and services, including itemized price information.Open FTC Funeral Rule
Obituary correctionsIf a name, service time or family detail appears wrong, contact the funeral home directly rather than editing a copied obituary elsewhere.
Official Bennie Smith and Government Resources
Maryland Official Obituaries
Search by name, sort results and open the full memorial. Maryland Upcoming Services
Check scheduled services and service locations. Maryland Facilities & Directions
Confirm chapel addresses and phone numbers. Maryland Contact Page
Use for general office numbers and contact form information. Delaware Official Obituaries
Search Delaware obituary listings and service details. Delaware Contact Page
Verify Delaware contact and chapel details. Maryland Death Certificates
Use for Maryland death-record ordering guidance. Delaware Vital Statistics
Use for Delaware death-certificate forms and guidance.
Search by name, sort results and open the full memorial. Maryland Upcoming Services
Check scheduled services and service locations. Maryland Facilities & Directions
Confirm chapel addresses and phone numbers. Maryland Contact Page
Use for general office numbers and contact form information. Delaware Official Obituaries
Search Delaware obituary listings and service details. Delaware Contact Page
Verify Delaware contact and chapel details. Maryland Death Certificates
Use for Maryland death-record ordering guidance. Delaware Vital Statistics
Use for Delaware death-certificate forms and guidance.
FAQs About Bennie Smith Funeral Home Obituaries
Where can I find official Bennie Smith Funeral Home obituaries?
Use the official Maryland obituary archive at benniesmithfuneralhome.com/obituaries for Maryland locations. For Delaware obituary listings, use benniesmithfuneralhomesdelaware.com/obituaries/obituary-listings.
Does this page search Bennie Smith records?
No. This page does not run a Bennie Smith obituary database search. It sends visitors to the official Maryland or Delaware obituary archive so they can search and verify the full memorial there.
Why are there two Bennie Smith obituary websites?
Bennie Smith has a Maryland website and a separate Delaware website. Search results can mix them, so choose the archive that matches the state or chapel connected with the family.
What is the Maryland Bennie Smith general office number?
The official Maryland contact page lists the general office at (800) 296-8889 or (410) 546-0626.
Which Maryland Bennie Smith locations are listed officially?
The official Maryland facilities page lists Chestertown, Easton, Princess Anne, Salisbury and Hurlock, each with its own address and phone number.
What Delaware phone number should I use for Bennie Smith?
The official Delaware Bennie Smith site lists (833) 888-2009 as the general Delaware call number. Use the individual obituary or Delaware contact page for final details.
Can I rely on a third-party obituary page?
Use third-party pages only as a clue. Before attending a service, ordering flowers or sharing details, open the official Bennie Smith memorial page and verify the current service information.
Are all services held at a Bennie Smith chapel?
No. A service can be at a Bennie Smith chapel, church, cemetery or another location. The individual obituary controls the correct event address.
How do I find a person if the full name search fails?
Try the surname alone, remove middle names or suffixes, and test maiden names, former surnames, nicknames and spelling variations. Also check the correct Maryland or Delaware archive.
Where do I get a death certificate?
Use the state where the death occurred. Maryland deaths go through Maryland vital-record routes; Delaware deaths go through Delaware Office of Vital Statistics routes. An obituary is not a certified death certificate.