Kiley & Foley

Veteran services at Kiley & Foley

Kiley & Foley, located in Bangor, ME, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Kiley & Foley Funeral Service assists families in applying for various veteran's benefits, including U.S. burial flags, standard grave markers, monetary burial benefits, and military funeral honors. They also help arrange burial in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine. Eligibility for monetary benefits generally requires the deceased veteran to have been receiving disability compensation, discharged due to line-of-duty disabilities, or under medical care in a veteran-approved facility. Spouses or dependents may also be eligible for monthly survivor benefits in special cases." On-site amenities include reconfigured parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,450 for basic burial and $1,775 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation and burial. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

Published pricing at Kiley & Foley: direct cremation from $1,680. That places direct cremation roughly 29% below 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 Acadia National Cemetery in ME, approximately 55 miles from Kiley & Foley. Kiley & Foley 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. Kiley & Foley is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Kiley & Foley cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,680. 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 Kiley & Foley located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Kiley & Foley is located at 299 Union St. in Bangor, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 942-0392. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Kiley & Foley offer veteran families?

Kiley & Foley provides advance planning, grief support, traditional funeral, cremation, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Kiley & Foley help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Kiley & Foley Funeral Service assists families in applying for various veteran's benefits, including U.S. burial flags, standard grave markers, monetary burial benefits, and military funeral honors. They also help arrange burial in the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta, Maine. Eligibility for monetary benefits generally requires the deceased veteran to have been receiving disability compensation, discharged due to line-of-duty disabilities, or under medical care in a veteran-approved facility. Spouses or dependents may also be eligible for monthly survivor benefits in special cases.

Which faith traditions does Kiley & Foley accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Baptist families, among others.

What sets Kiley & Foley apart

Operated by the Kiley family since 1963, with Joseph Kiley leading the firm after his father, Lawrence Kiley, established it.
Two distinct facilities: an early 1900s home in Brewer and a Civil War-era Italianate home in Bangor, both with unique historical character and ongoing accessibility improvements.
Explicitly details Maine state requirements for cremation and clarifies that no funeral homes in Maine have on-site crematories, subcontracting with Mt. Hope Cemetery and Crematory in Bangor.
Comprehensive assistance with Veteran's Benefits, including U.S. burial flags, standard grave markers, monetary benefits, and military honors, with specific mention of the Maine Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Augusta.
Transparent pricing structure with specific package examples provided on their website, detailing inclusions and potential additional costs.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· Two Locations

· Function Rooms

· 12-14 Foot Ceilings

· Marble Fireplaces

· New Heating System

· Reconfigured Parking Area

· Ramped Entrance

· Accessible Restrooms

· Comfortable Interiors

· Tastefully Decorated Interiors

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Maine Funeral Directors Assoc.

Specializations

· Veteran's Benefits

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Baptist.

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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.