Veteran services at Lajoie Funeral Home
Lajoie Funeral Home, located in Madawaska, ME, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors. Published pricing lists $3,700 for basic burial and $2,330 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial and cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Lajoie Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,330. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, about 38 miles from Lajoie 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 Lajoie Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,330. 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 Lajoie Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Lajoie Funeral Home is located at 114 10th Ave. in Madawaska, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 728-4333. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Lajoie Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Lajoie Funeral Home provides burial, cremation, mausoleum entombment, visitation, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Lajoie Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Lajoie Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Lajoie Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Christian (general, as indicated by Madawaska Gospel Church and general spiritual service offerings) families, among others.
What sets Lajoie Funeral Home apart
- Family-owned and operated with deep roots in Northern Maine communities (Madawaska, Fort Kent, Van Buren).
- Strong emphasis on personalized services, encouraging families to incorporate unique aspects of a loved one's life, such as hobbies, professional achievements, or spiritual beliefs.
- Offers a dedicated Monument Division for memorialization.
- Provides extensive online grief support resources through the Griefwords Online Library from the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
- Honors pre-arrangement contracts made with other funeral homes, simplifying transfers for families.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Monument Division
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Christian (general, as indicated by Madawaska Gospel Church and general spiritual service offerings).
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.