Veteran services at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home
Veteran families in Skowhegan, ME can turn to Smart & Edwards Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation and burial services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Published pricing at Smart & Edwards Funeral Home: direct cremation from $3,370. That places direct cremation roughly 43% above 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 - Mt. Vernon Rd in ME, about 29 miles from Smart & Edwards 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 Smart & Edwards Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $3,370. 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 Smart & Edwards Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Smart & Edwards Funeral Home is located at 183 Madison Avenue in Skowhegan, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 474-3357. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Smart & Edwards Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Smart & Edwards Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral, preplan, burial services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Smart & Edwards Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Smart & Edwards Funeral Home mentions flag presentation and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Smart & Edwards Funeral Home apart
- Carries forward a legacy of over two centuries of family-operated funeral service in Maine, uniting the traditions of the Adams and Edwards families.
- Offers comprehensive 'Before, During & After' support, including extensive aftercare assistance for navigating estate matters, benefits, and grief support.
- Provides specialized assistance with Veterans Benefits, including eligibility verification and securing burial flags and other tributes.
- Emphasizes personalized services, encouraging families to incorporate unique aspects of their loved one's life into ceremonies.
- Available 24/7 for immediate assistance, ensuring support is accessible at all times.
Burial and cremation services
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Cremation
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Specialties
- · Veterans Benefits
- · Grief Support
- · After Care
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.