Torbert Funeral Chapels mark more than a century of service

World War I was over by only five weeks Dec. 18, 1918, when the Delaware State News mentioned the services of Torbert Funeral Chapel at 61 South Bradford St., Dover. The business, believed to be the oldest in Dover, is still there.

While a much newer facility at 1145 Lebanon Road, Dover, accommodates more than 250 visitors, Torbert Funeral Chapels still operates in the building that predates the business that has provided funeral services to thousands of Delawareans from all walks of life. Their downtown office displays the newspaper article, which also refers to funeral services 15 years earlier when horse-drawn carriages were used.

In addition to the funeral business, the Torbert family has deep roots in the community, including William ‘Bill’ Torbert’s previous three decades of service as an elected official at the county and state levels, and the family’s involvement in multiple community organizations.

“For more than a century, the family business has gone beyond the funeral service itself,” said family member Gary Wallick. “Our focus is on honoring the accomplishments, individuality, and life journey of loved ones.”

For more information, go to www.torbertfuneral.com.