Veteran services at Riposta Funeral Home
Riposta Funeral Home in Belfast, ME supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,495 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services and veterans' services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Riposta Funeral Home: direct cremation from $1,295. That places direct cremation roughly 45% 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 Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Civic Center Dr in ME, about 39 miles from Riposta 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 Riposta Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,295. 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 Riposta Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Riposta Funeral Home is located at 182 Waldo Avenue in Belfast, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 338-9191. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Riposta Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Riposta Funeral Home provides pre-planning, grief support, traditional funeral, cremation services, veterans' services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Riposta Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Riposta Funeral Home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Riposta Funeral Home apart
- Interactive online tributes allowing remote participation and memorialization with condolences, shared memories, photos, and virtual candles.
- 24/7 availability for inquiries and support via phone or e-mail.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Cremation services
- · Veterans services
- · Personalization services
- · Alkaline hydrolysis (only funeral home and crematory in Northeast US to offer it)
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.