Veteran services at Somerset Valley Remembrance Center
Veteran families in Skowhegan, ME can turn to Somerset Valley Remembrance Center for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies.
The home lists these veteran-related services: honoring veterans, cremation services, immediate burial, memorial service, and graveside services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include columbarium.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Civic Center Dr in ME, about 32 miles from Somerset Valley Remembrance Center. 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 Somerset Valley Remembrance Center publish funeral prices?
Somerset Valley Remembrance Center has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (207) 474-0000 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Somerset Valley Remembrance Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Somerset Valley Remembrance Center is located at 19 Washburn Lane in Skowhegan, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 474-0000. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Somerset Valley Remembrance Center offer veteran families?
Somerset Valley Remembrance Center provides online forms, service options, pre-planning, honoring veterans, personalization & products, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Somerset Valley Remembrance Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Somerset Valley Remembrance Center mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Somerset Valley Remembrance Center accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, Nazarene families, among others.
What sets Somerset Valley Remembrance Center apart
- Deep historical roots, combining two funeral homes established in 1792 and 1865.
- Offers a columbarium, mausoleum, and reception hall on-site.
- Extensive personalization options, including custom 'Remember Pages' for stories and photos, and funeral service video production.
- Partnership with The Arbor Day Foundation for memorial tree plantings.
- Comprehensive online forms for immediate needs, pre-planning, and payments.
- Detailed assistance with veteran services and benefits coordination with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Immediate Burial
- · Graveside Services
Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Family First Funeral Homes & Cremation Care
- · The Arbor Day Foundation
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Episcopal, Baptist, Presbyterian, Nazarene, Evangelical Free Church of America, United Methodist.
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.