Jordan H.
Jan 7, 2026
Clear guidance during a hard week
When the first call came in, the director answered quickly and gave the family a clean sequence of next steps. The communication stayed steady the whole way through.
14 people found this useful
traditional funeral home
Wilmington First Call Memorials 5
Wilmington, North Carolina 28401. After-hours on-call support for urgent removals
Full service
$10,072
Direct cremation
$2,866
Response
director call-back within 90 minutes
Ownership
Family owned
Open now
Closed
Directory signals last refreshed January 15, 2026.
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About
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A richer profile built for urgent family decisions and pre-need comparison.
Wilmington First Call Memorials 5 serves families in Wilmington, North Carolina, as a traditional provider built for both immediate arrangements and calmer pre-planning conversations. The listing focuses on the operational details people usually need first: whether the phones are staffed around the clock, how quickly the team responds, and whether cremation, burial, memorial, or aftercare paths can be coordinated from one office.
The current directory profile highlights memorial service, pre planning, aftercare guidance, burial planning alongside practical amenities such as parking, private family room, arrangement center, wheelchair accessible. Families comparing options can use the price tier and package range as a screening tool before they call, then confirm exact merchandise, transfer, clergy, or reception-line items directly with the arrangement team. This profile is marked as family-owned, which often means continuity with one local staff across the full case. After-hours removals are still supported, but office conversations are centered in daytime arrangement windows.
Family owned
Operations
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Weekday8:30 AM - 5:30 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
HolidayCall ahead
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Currently closed
After-hours transfers and urgent removals are coordinated by the on-call director.
Phone: (871) 371-6217
Email: care@wilmington-first-call-memorials-5.com
Website: https://www.wilmington-first-call-memorials-5.com
Managed by: Wilmington family ownership group
Languages: English, Korean
Services
Service mix
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memorial service
pre planning
aftercare guidance
burial planning
shipping repatriation
Amenities
Facility and family-space cues
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parking
private family room
arrangement center
wheelchair accessible
chapel
overnight viewing
Pricing
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Price tier: premium
Direct cremation: $2,866
Burial service: $5,837
Full service package: $10,072
Pre-need discount: Available
Financing: Not listed
Source: Verified pricing signal
Last checked: 2026-01-13
Readiness
What stands out operationally
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After-hours on-call support for urgent removals
Uses a partner crematory network when needed
English, Korean support available for arrangement conversations
Pre-need savings path available
Nearby landmarks
Wilmington Medical CenterWilmington Civic CenterNorth Carolina memorial district
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Ownership path
Family owned
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Premium path
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Care path
Grief support
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Reviews
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Reviews
4.1
109 reviews
5 star
48
4 star
35
3 star
11
2 star
4
1 star
11
Sofia T.
Feb 8, 2026
Transparent about what was and was not included
We used this Wilmington team to pre-plan instead of waiting for a crisis. They were direct about package ranges, documents, and which decisions could wait.
21 people found this useful
Marcus D.
Mar 9, 2026
Good chapel and livestream setup
The staff kept the service moving without making the room feel rushed. Streaming, seating, and family handoffs were all explained before guests arrived.
12 people found this useful
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FAQ
Planning questions
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Does Wilmington First Call Memorials 5 answer calls after hours?
Wilmington First Call Memorials 5 supports after-hours situations through its on-call director, but families should expect most arrangement meetings to happen during office hours.
Can Wilmington First Call Memorials 5 help with cremation planning in Wilmington?
Wilmington First Call Memorials 5 is positioned more heavily around burial and memorial coordination. Cremation may still be available through partners, but it is not one of the listing's primary service signals.
What should families ask before signing with Wilmington First Call Memorials 5?
Ask for the current general price list, transfer coverage, what package elements are estimated versus verified, how death certificates are handled, and which aftercare or grief-support steps happen after the service.
Does Wilmington First Call Memorials 5 work for pre-planning as well as immediate need?
Yes. The directory profile is built so families can use the same page to evaluate pre-need readiness, memorial format, disposition options, and practical logistics before a crisis forces rushed decisions.
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