Veteran services at Staples Funeral Home
Staples Funeral Home in Gardiner, ME supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,695 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.7 stars from 51 reviews.
Published pricing at Staples Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,695. That places direct cremation roughly 15% 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 - Civic Center Dr in ME, about 8 miles from Staples 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.
Staples Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Catholic, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, Sikh, Buddhist, Secular Humanist, and Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Staples Funeral Home has a 4.7-star rating from 51 Google reviews.
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 Staples Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,695. 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 Staples Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Staples Funeral Home is located at 53 Brunswick Ave. in Gardiner, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 582-3102. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Staples Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Staples Funeral Home starts at $2,695. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Staples Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Staples Funeral Home 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.
How do families rate Staples Funeral Home?
Staples Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 51 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Brock handles intake with quick responsiveness; Danny brings personal empathy to graveside services. Follow-up aftercare with Melissa and Holly covers financial planning and grief support through Abide & Full Circle—a comprehensive service that felt respectful throughout.
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.