Veteran services at Cote Funeral Home
Veteran families in Saco, ME can turn to Cote Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists $4,250 for basic burial and $1,745 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: traditional burial, cremation, and military & veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Cote Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,350. That places direct cremation roughly 0% 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 Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 18 miles from Cote 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 Cote Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,350. 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 Cote Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Cote Funeral Home is located at 87 James Street in Saco, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 284-4464. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Cote Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Cote Funeral Home provides traditional burial, cremation, pre-planning, military & veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Cote Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cote Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
What sets Cote Funeral Home apart
- Family owned and operated since 1927, offering a long history of service.
- Dedicated to providing services that are personal and meaningful to each family.
- Established on principles of honesty and a strong reputation.
- Foundation built on family, caring, and trust.
- Offers a warm, caring, and attentive experience.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
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.