Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services Caring Comes First - Proudly serving the needs of families in Smyrna, Clayton, Dover, Middletown, DE

Caring Comes First - We are fully committed to provide guidance and comfort to the families we serve by providing dignified, personalized, ethical, and affordable service.

Memorial tribute video for David Michael Mowery.
02/13/2026

Memorial tribute video for David Michael Mowery.

Watch the video for David Michael Mowery

In memory of Timothy James Morris. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryso...
02/12/2026

In memory of Timothy James Morris. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

In memory of David Michael Mowery. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryso...
02/09/2026

In memory of David Michael Mowery. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

In memory of Kay Francis LaFace. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson....
02/07/2026

In memory of Kay Francis LaFace. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

In memory of Bruce Norman Devall. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson...
02/05/2026

In memory of Bruce Norman Devall. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

As this winter storm approaches, please keep all responders in your thoughts and prayers as they carry out their duties....
01/25/2026

As this winter storm approaches, please keep all responders in your thoughts and prayers as they carry out their duties.
Every responder has a story. Some wear uniforms that the world recognizes instantly.
Others stand quietly in the background, unseen but absolutely essential.
Together, they form the final line of protection, compassion, and strength for our communities.
Police. Sheriff. Corrections. Military. Firefighters. EMTs. Nurses. Coroners. Dispatchers. Search and Rescue. Medics. Death Investigators. Funeral Directors and Transport Workers. Clergy. Highway workers. Line workers.
Every role different. Every burden heavy. Every life touched, changed, or saved because they showed up.
Responders walk into chaos so others can walk out. They face trauma so others can find peace.
They stand between danger and safety, between sorrow and dignity, between tragedy and truth. Long nights. Missed holidays. Emotional scars no one sees. Silent resilience. Invisible strength.
We honor those who protect. Those who heal. Those who comfort. Those who carry the weight no one else could.
To every responder - whether on the front lines, behind the scenes, or answering the calls no one wants to make - you are not forgotten. You are valued. You are needed. And you make the world safer, kinder, and stronger simply by showing up.
This is for you. For all of you. For united service, shared purpose, and unwavering courage.
Thank you, Responders

In memory of Kenneth David Kujala. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryso...
01/18/2026

In memory of Kenneth David Kujala. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

In memory of Lyle R. Carlson. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com
01/09/2026

In memory of Lyle R. Carlson. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

Memorial tribute video for Sharon Elaine Cook
01/08/2026

Memorial tribute video for Sharon Elaine Cook

Watch the video for Sharon Elaine Cook

In memory of Sharon Elaine Cook. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson....
01/08/2026

In memory of Sharon Elaine Cook. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

As we complete our 103rd year of service to our community, our thoughts during this Christmas and New Year’s holiday sea...
12/18/2025

As we complete our 103rd year of service to our community, our thoughts during this Christmas and New Year’s holiday season turn to those we have had the privilege to serve through the years. May the blessings of the season bring you and your family peace and comfort, now and throughout the new year. On behalf of all of us at Matthews-Bryson, thank you for placing your trust in us.

In memory of Patricia Ann Bonsignore. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbr...
12/16/2025

In memory of Patricia Ann Bonsignore. To sign the online guestbook and to view the obituary, please visit www.matthewsbryson.com

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Smyrna, DE
19977

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Caring Comes First. Matthews-Bryson Funeral Home and Cremation Services has been proudly serving the needs of families in Smyrna, Clayton, Dover, Middletown, Townsend, and other communities throughout Delaware since 1922. We are family owned & operated.

Mission Statement: We are fully committed to provide guidance and comfort to the families we serve by providing dignified, personalized, ethical, and affordable service.