Bibber Memorial Chapels

Veteran services at Bibber Memorial Chapels

Bibber Memorial Chapels serves veteran families in Kennebunk, ME with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Bibber Memorial Chapel assists families of veterans with completing forms for Veteran burial benefits, including obtaining DD-214 Military Discharge Paperwork and Honorable Discharge certificates if needed." On-site amenities include new chapel for visitations and services and adequate parking facilities, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,695 for basic burial and $2,445 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial services, and graveside services. 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 new chapel for visitations and services. 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 Bibber Memorial Chapels: direct cremation from $2,545. That places direct cremation roughly 8% 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 15 miles from Bibber Memorial Chapels. Bibber Memorial Chapels 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. Bibber Memorial Chapels is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Bibber Memorial Chapels cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,545. 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 Bibber Memorial Chapels located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Bibber Memorial Chapels is located at 67 Summer St. in Kennebunk, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 985-2752. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Bibber Memorial Chapels offer veteran families?

Bibber Memorial Chapels provides traditional funeral services, cremation, burial services, celebration of life, graveside services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Bibber Memorial Chapels help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Bibber Memorial Chapel assists families of veterans with completing forms for Veteran burial benefits, including obtaining DD-214 Military Discharge Paperwork and Honorable Discharge certificates if needed.

Which faith traditions does Bibber Memorial Chapels accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Christian, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Unitarian Universalist families, among others.

What sets Bibber Memorial Chapels apart

Family-owned and operated, continuing a multi-generational legacy of service.
Staff includes Certified Funeral Service Practitioners (CFSP) and licensed funeral directors in both Maine and New Hampshire.
Offers a therapy dog, Ruby Mae Bibber, for comfort to families and visitors.
Provides detailed guidance on cremation scattering regulations and options.
Strong community involvement and affiliations with numerous local and national organizations.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services
· Graveside Services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Large Victorian house

· New offices

· New selection rooms

· State-of-the-art Preparation Room

· New chapel for visitations and services

· Adequate parking facilities

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Kennebunk-Kennebunkport-Arundel Chamber of Commerce
· Arundel Lodge # 76, AF & AM
· Maine Funeral Directors Association
· Senior Center of Kennebunk
· Wells Chamber of Commerce
· Southern Maine Health Care
· Kora Shrine Center
· National Funeral Directors Association

Specializations

· Burial services
· Cremation services
· Memorial services

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Christian, Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Unitarian Universalist, United Church of Christ, United Methodist, Lutheran, Jewish, Islamic. Languages spoken at the home: English.

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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.

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How 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.