Cemeteries in Milford, Delaware

Private Cemeteries in Milford, Delaware often have specific restrictions, such as religious affiliation or family connections. Military Cemeteries in Milford, Delaware are primarily for veterans and individuals who have served in the armed forces, and in some cases, their family members. Public Cemeteries in Milford, Delaware are open to the general public without any particular restrictions.

We offer detailed information for cemeteries in Milford, Delaware , including the names of deceased individuals, their birth and death dates, data about relatives, and cemetery locations. Additionally, you can obtain historical records and conduct searches for ancestors interred in Milford, Delaware .

Our database contains records of burials from 7 cemeteries.

In the spring and early summer horseshoe crabs come ashore to spawn. Wave action flips the crabs over where they are left to die in the hot sun, thus the “Slaughter of the Crabs.” The most colorful story has to be of Indians attacking early settlers in the area.

Slaughter Beach is called “Jewel of the Delaware Bay” for its beautiful, natural setting with fine, white sand and sparkling water. The shoreline is also a welcoming sanctuary for spawning horseshoe crabs every May and June.

One story told is that the town was named after William Slaughter, a local postmaster in the mid 1800's. The second story is that it's unique name came from the horseshoe crabs that wash up on the shore and die each year. The crabs come near to the shore, laying their eggs in the shallow waters.

SWIMMING Swim with other people - at your own risk - since there are no lifeguards. BOATING Boat a safe distance from shore. Consider water depth particularly at the north end of the beach and during low tide.

Beach umbrellas in Bethany Beach were blown into the ocean as severe weather swept coastal Delaware on Friday. Dramatic footage shows beachgoers caught in heavy rain as umbrellas roll across the stormy surf. Thankfully, no one was injured. #severeweather READ MORE: https://6abc.com/bethany-beach-umbrel...

This beach is closed during various bird nesting seasons. Check with the Prime Hook Visitor Center for exact dates. When the beach is open, it's important to note that it is a 0.4 mile walk from the parking area. It is also closed from dusk until dawn, and closes with an automatic gate.

SWIMMING Swim with other people - at your own risk - since there are no lifeguards. BOATING Boat a safe distance from shore. Consider water depth particularly at the north end of the beach and during low tide.

Beach umbrellas in Bethany Beach were blown into the ocean as severe weather swept coastal Delaware on Friday. Dramatic footage shows beachgoers caught in heavy rain as umbrellas roll across the stormy surf. Thankfully, no one was injured. #severeweather READ MORE: https://6abc.com/bethany-beach-umbrel...

There are at least three stories of where the town's name came from: The first is that it was named after William Slaughter, a local postmaster in the mid-19th century.