Veteran services at Milestone Funeral Partners
For veterans in Auburn, ME, Milestone Funeral Partners coordinates military honors and burial benefits. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and cemetery services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Mt. Vernon Rd in ME, about 28 miles from Milestone Funeral Partners. 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
Does Milestone Funeral Partners publish funeral prices?
Milestone Funeral Partners has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (207) 212-8466 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Milestone Funeral Partners located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Milestone Funeral Partners is located at 86 Main Street Ste 304 in Auburn, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 212-8466. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Milestone Funeral Partners offer veteran families?
Milestone Funeral Partners provides funeral services, cremation, cemetery services, life celebrations, advance planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Milestone Funeral Partners help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Milestone Funeral Partners assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
Which faith traditions does Milestone Funeral Partners accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic), Jewish families, among others.
What sets Milestone Funeral Partners apart
- Equity partnership model for Managing Partners, offering legitimate ownership.
- Decentralized approach emphasizing local decision-making and lean operations.
- Comprehensive leadership development through programs like 'Camp Leadership'.
- Mortuary scholarship programs and business college internships to invest in future professionals.
- Development of a Charitable Funeral Fund to assist needy families.
- Development of Historic and Non-Profit Cemetery Philanthropy to support struggling cemeteries.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Maine Funeral Directors Association
- · Androscoggin Home Care and Hospice
- · Mid Maine Chamber
- · United Way
- · Shine On Cass Foundation
- · Hospice Volunteers
- · Elks Lodge
- · Catholic Association
Specialties
- · Acquisition and Mergers
- · Start-ups
- · Partnership Development
- · Leadership Development
- · Mortuary Scholarship Programs
- · Historic and Non-Profit Cemetery Philanthropy
- · Charitable Funeral Fund
- · Business College Internships
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian (various denominations, including Baptist, Methodist, Episcopal, Catholic), Jewish.
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.