Veteran services at Mitchell-Tweedie Inc
Veteran families in Bucksport, ME can turn to Mitchell-Tweedie Inc for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception space, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, memorial services, burial services, and veteran funeral services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Acadia National Cemetery in ME, about 54 miles from Mitchell-Tweedie Inc. 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 Mitchell-Tweedie Inc publish funeral prices?
Mitchell-Tweedie Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (207) 469-3177 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Mitchell-Tweedie Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Mitchell-Tweedie Inc is located at 28 Elm Street in Bucksport, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 469-3177. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Mitchell-Tweedie Inc offer veteran families?
Mitchell-Tweedie Inc provides funeral services, cremation services, memorial services, specialty funeral services, pre-planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Mitchell-Tweedie Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Mitchell-Tweedie Inc mentions 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 Mitchell-Tweedie Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian denominations (including Catholic, Methodist, Congregationalist, Baptist, Church of God, Church of the Nazarene, Quaker), Jehovah's Witness families, among others.
What sets Mitchell-Tweedie Inc apart
- Three-generation family ownership and operation since 1920.
- Offers alkaline hydrolysis (resomation) as an alternative cremation option.
- Provides a "Book of Memories™" interactive online memorial platform.
- Comprehensive assistance with advance directives and estate settlement.
- Specialization in Veteran Funeral Services, including benefit navigation.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
- · Ash Scattering Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veteran Funeral Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Christian denominations (including Catholic, Methodist, Congregationalist, Baptist, Church of God, Church of the Nazarene, Quaker), Jehovah's Witness. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.