Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service The Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service is available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help your family at their most difficult time.

Welcome to the Settle-Wilder Funeral Home and Cremation Service Web Site. We are a full service family owned and operated funeral home in New Smyrna Beach, Volusia County, Florida, offering traditional and contemporary burial and cremation products and services, as well as shipouts to other states and countries, and veterans services. We have created this site to provide our families with the most up to date services available. We welcome your comments or questions, either by email at settlewilder@cfl.rr.com, by phone at 386-428-5757, or in person. Our goal, as always, is to offer a professional, caring staff and facility when you need it most.

In honor of the families we serve and the loved ones they’ve lost, we plant a memorial tree in their memory with every o...
04/07/2026

In honor of the families we serve and the loved ones they’ve lost, we plant a memorial tree in their memory with every online obituary we post. Memorial trees are environmentally sustainable, living tributes to those who are no longer with us. We hope our families find some comfort in knowing a loved one’s legacy is connected to a larger cause: protecting and maintaining the beauty of our world.

A Season of Renewal and HopeEaster is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. It’s a moment to pause, gather with loved...
04/05/2026

A Season of Renewal and Hope

Easter is a time of reflection, renewal, and hope. It’s a moment to pause, gather with loved ones, and appreciate the connections that bring meaning to our lives.

As the season changes and new beginnings take shape, may this day bring peace, comfort, and a sense of renewal to you and your family.

Friday Funeral Fact: The phrase “graveyard shift” is believed to come from a time when night watchmen were stationed in ...
04/03/2026

Friday Funeral Fact:
The phrase “graveyard shift” is believed to come from a time when night watchmen were stationed in cemeteries to listen for bells attached to coffins. These “safety coffins” were designed in case someone was mistakenly buried alive. While the term has taken on a new meaning today, its origins are tied to a unique chapter in funeral history and the evolving ways people sought to ensure care and peace of mind.

Using a Tax Refund to Plan AheadFor many families, a tax refund offers a rare moment of financial flexibility. While it’...
03/31/2026

Using a Tax Refund to Plan Ahead
For many families, a tax refund offers a rare moment of financial flexibility. While it’s tempting to spend it all at once, some choose to use a portion to take care of future planning—including funeral preplanning.

Making arrangements in advance can ease emotional and financial stress later, while ensuring wishes are clearly documented. It’s not about focusing on the end—it’s about protecting the people you love and giving them one less thing to worry about.

If you’ve been considering planning ahead, this season can be the perfect time to start the conversation.

Please take a heart for a loved one that took yours with them.
03/27/2026

Please take a heart for a loved one that took yours with them.

Friday Funeral Fact: Eulogies weren’t always a standard part of funeral services. In many early traditions, services foc...
03/27/2026

Friday Funeral Fact:
Eulogies weren’t always a standard part of funeral services. In many early traditions, services focused primarily on prayers or religious rites, with little personal storytelling.

Over time, families began including spoken tributes to reflect the individuality of the person being honored. Today, eulogies often serve as one of the most meaningful moments of a service—sharing memories, lessons, and the impact a life had on others.

What’s the Difference Between a Memorial Service and a Celebration of Life?The terms are often used interchangeably, but...
03/24/2026

What’s the Difference Between a Memorial Service and a Celebration of Life?
The terms are often used interchangeably, but they can mean slightly different things. A memorial service is typically more traditional and reflective, often following familiar customs or religious elements. A celebration of life tends to be more informal and focused on storytelling, music, and personal memories.
There’s no right or wrong choice—only what feels most meaningful for the family and the life being honored.

Friday Funeral Fact: Lilies have long been associated with funerals because they symbolize purity, renewal, and the rest...
03/20/2026

Friday Funeral Fact:
Lilies have long been associated with funerals because they symbolize purity, renewal, and the restored innocence of the soul. In Christian tradition especially, white lilies represent peace and the hope of eternal life.

Over time, their quiet beauty and gentle fragrance made them a natural choice for expressing sympathy and honoring a life with dignity.

What Happens to Social Media Accounts After Someone Passes Away?After a loss, families often have to decide what to do w...
03/17/2026

What Happens to Social Media Accounts After Someone Passes Away?
After a loss, families often have to decide what to do with their loved one’s social media accounts. Some platforms allow accounts to be memorialized, creating a space where friends and family can continue sharing memories. Others may be permanently deleted at the family’s request. It may seem like a small detail, but these decisions can matter deeply. For many families, digital spaces become part of how a life is remembered and honored.

Friday Funeral Fact: The phrase “Rest in Peace” comes from the Latin words Requiescat in pace, which appeared in early C...
03/13/2026

Friday Funeral Fact:
The phrase “Rest in Peace” comes from the Latin words Requiescat in pace, which appeared in early Christian inscriptions and prayers. It expressed a hope that the person who had passed would find eternal rest and spiritual peace.

Over time, the phrase became widely used across cultures and traditions—offering a simple, universal expression of comfort and remembrance.

National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition DayToday, we recognize the funeral directors who serve families with c...
03/10/2026

National Funeral Director & Mortician Recognition Day
Today, we recognize the funeral directors who serve families with compassion, steadiness, and professionalism during life’s most difficult moments. Behind every service is thoughtful planning, careful attention to detail, and a commitment to honoring each life with dignity.

We are proud of the dedicated professionals who guide families with patience and care. If a funeral director has made a difference for your family, we invite you to share a kind word or message of appreciation below.

Friday Funeral Fact: Before newspapers became widely available, obituaries were often handwritten and posted publicly—on...
03/06/2026

Friday Funeral Fact:
Before newspapers became widely available, obituaries were often handwritten and posted publicly—on church doors, community boards, or in town squares. This ensured that neighbors, friends, and distant relatives would learn of a passing and could gather to pay their respects.

Even today, the purpose remains the same: to share the news, honor a life, and bring a community together in remembrance.

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New Smyrna Beach, FL
32168

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