Veteran services at Johnson Funeral Home
Veteran families in North Berwick, ME can turn to Johnson Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Published pricing lists $3,000 for basic burial and $1,700 for direct cremation. The non-declinable service fee is $1,500. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation options, burial arrangements, memorial merchandise, direct cremation, direct cremation with memorial services, and direct burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Johnson Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,700 and basic burial from $1,500. That places direct cremation roughly 28% below 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 13 miles from Johnson 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 Johnson Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,700, basic burial starts at $1,500. 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 Johnson Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Johnson Funeral Home is located at 26 Market Street in North Berwick, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 676-2622. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Johnson Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Johnson Funeral Home provides pre-need arrangements, consultations, full funeral service packages, cremation options, burial arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Johnson Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Johnson Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Johnson Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (Bethel Christian Church affiliation) families, among others.
What sets Johnson Funeral Home apart
- Six generations of continuous family ownership and operation since 1880.
- Staff members are long-term North Berwick residents with deep community ties, including involvement in local churches and town committees. [cite: Our Staff]
- Offers a year of daily grief support messages via email. [cite: Grief Support]
- Provides comprehensive veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags. [cite: Veterans]
- Transparent General Price List (GPL) available directly on their website. [cite: General Price List]
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Arrangements
- · Direct Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation Options
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation With Rental Casket, Viewing And Funeral Ceremony Package
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (Bethel Christian Church affiliation). 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.