Veteran services at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services
For veterans in Portland, ME, A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "A.T. Hutchins offers comprehensive veteran tribute services, including dedicated military ceremonies with honor guards, flag presentations, three-volley salutes, and Taps. They also provide American flag cases for display. Resources are available to help families understand Veterans Affairs benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans." On-site amenities include 225 seat chapel, free parking, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,875 for basic burial and $2,045 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation service, cemetery planning, cemetery flower delivery, custom memorial videos, veteran tribute, and american flag case. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include 225 seat chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services: direct cremation from $3,855. That places direct cremation roughly 64% above the Maine median ($2,350). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, approximately 28 miles from A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services. A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Maine has approximately 133 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,855. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 660 Brighton Avenue in Portland, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 878-3246. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services offer veteran families?
A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services provides funeral service, cremation service, cemetery planning, pre-planning, immediate need assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services help veterans with VA burial benefits?
A.T. Hutchins offers comprehensive veteran tribute services, including dedicated military ceremonies with honor guards, flag presentations, three-volley salutes, and Taps. They also provide American flag cases for display. Resources are available to help families understand Veterans Affairs benefits and the importance of preplanning for military veterans.
What sets A.T. Hutchins Funeral and Cremation Services apart
- 8,500 sq. ft. facility with a 225-seat chapel and state-of-the-art audio-visual systems.
- Extensive range of unique service enhancements, including dove releases, butterfly releases, bagpipers, buglers, harpists, and mariachi bands.
- Specialized motorcycle hearse option for final journeys.
- Dedicated veteran tribute services with honor guards, flag presentations, three-volley salutes, and Taps.
- Offers online pre-planning tools and a free planning guide for future arrangements.
- Recognized as a "Top Work Place" in 2023.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
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On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Maine Funeral Directors Association
- · Rotarian
- · Sebago Area Chamber of Commerce
- · Gorham Business Exchange
- · Top Work Places 2023
Specializations
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Veterans Services
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.