Veteran services at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home in Rockland, ME supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,415 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, memorial services, immediate burial, full service burial, and holiday memorial event. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,740. That places direct cremation roughly 17% above the Maine median ($2,350). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Civic Center Dr in ME, about 38 miles from Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 133 funeral homes in Maine. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,740. 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 Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home is located at 110 Limerock St. in Rockland, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 594-4212. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home provides cremation, burial, pre-planning, funeral services, memorial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Jewish, United Methodist, Baptist, Latter Day Saints, Episcopal families, among others.
What sets Burpee, Carpenter & Hutchins Funeral Home apart
- Long-standing history, established in 1830, making it one of the oldest funeral homes in the region.
- Unique 'Family Time Capsule' project, with a vault buried in 1999 to be opened in 2050, preserving family memories for future generations.
- Annual Holiday Memorial Event, offering a structured gathering for grieving families during the holiday season, including a photo tribute and personalized memorial stars.
- Comprehensive grief support programs, including daily emails, weekly newsletters, and a bereavement support group in collaboration with Coastal Family Hospice Volunteers.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Full Service Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ash Scattering
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maine Funeral Directors Association
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Jewish, United Methodist, Baptist, Latter Day Saints, Episcopal, Congregational, Catholic, Orthodox Presbyterian, Christian Church. Languages spoken at the home: English.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.