Veteran services at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home
Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home serves veteran families in Augusta, ME with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Knowlton & Hewins and Roberts Funeral Homes & Cremation Care provides comprehensive support for honoring veterans. Services include coordinating military funeral honors such as the folding and presentation of the American flag, and the playing of Taps. They assist families with accessing veteran benefits, including Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones or markers, memorial plots, burial in VA national cemeteries, and reimbursement of burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers." Published pricing lists $6,595 for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial services, and veterans benefits. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
On-site facilities of note include craftsman style gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 15% above 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 Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Civic Center Dr in ME, approximately 2 miles from Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home. Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home 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. Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home is located at 1 Church St. in Augusta, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 623-8722. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral service, pre-planning, burial services, veterans benefits, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Knowlton & Hewins and Roberts Funeral Homes & Cremation Care provides comprehensive support for honoring veterans. Services include coordinating military funeral honors such as the folding and presentation of the American flag, and the playing of Taps. They assist families with accessing veteran benefits, including Presidential Memorial Certificates, headstones or markers, memorial plots, burial in VA national cemeteries, and reimbursement of burial expenses. Eligibility for these services is verified by the veteran's DD-214 or discharge papers.
Which faith traditions does Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Congregational families, among others.
What sets Knowlton & Hewins Funeral Home apart
- Established in 1822, making it one of the oldest funeral businesses in Maine.
- The Augusta location was the first building in Maine specifically constructed as a funeral home (1922).
- Represents six generations of family involvement in funeral service through the Roberts family.
- Offers extensive digital services including live streaming of services, digital obituary pages, 'Forever Photos,' and 'Collaborate Planning' for arrangements.
- Provides green burial options.
- Partners with The Arbor Day Foundation to plant memorial trees in honor of loved ones.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Maine Funeral Directors Association
- · Maine Cemetery Association
Specializations
- · Veterans Benefits
- · Grief Support
- · Helping Children Cope with Loss
- · Pre-Planning
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Congregational.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.