Veteran services at Kiley & Foley
Kiley & Foley, located in Bangor, ME, assists those who served and their families. 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 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Kiley & Foley: direct cremation from $1,680. That places direct cremation roughly 29% 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 Acadia National Cemetery in ME, about 55 miles from Kiley & Foley. 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 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Kiley & Foley 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 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 and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maine Funeral Directors Assoc.
Specialties
- · Veteran's Benefits
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Baptist.
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.