Veteran services at Lajoie Funeral Home
Lajoie Funeral Home, located in Madawaska, ME, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Lajoie Funeral Home offers military honors for members of the armed forces as part of their personalized funeral services." 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.
Veteran-related services offered include burial and cremation. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
Published pricing at Lajoie Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,330. That places direct cremation roughly 1% 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 Northern Maine Veterans Cemetery in ME, approximately 38 miles from Lajoie Funeral Home. Lajoie 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. Lajoie Funeral Home is among them.
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?
Lajoie Funeral Home offers military honors for members of the armed forces as part of their personalized funeral services.
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 & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Specializations
- · Monument Division
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Christian (general, as indicated by Madawaska Gospel Church and general spiritual service offerings).
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.