The Fortin Group

Veteran services at The Fortin Group

For veterans in Auburn, ME, The Fortin Group coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In their own words: "The Fortin Group provides specialized planning for veterans, including access to veteran funeral and burial resources." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,875 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation services, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include flexible chapel space, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), and gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at The Fortin Group: direct cremation from $4,265. That places direct cremation roughly 81% above the Maine median ($2,350). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Mt. Vernon Rd in ME, approximately 26 miles from The Fortin Group. The Fortin Group can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Maine has approximately 133 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. The Fortin Group is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at The Fortin Group cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $4,265. 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 The Fortin Group located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

The Fortin Group is located at 217 Turner Street in Auburn, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 783-8545. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does The Fortin Group offer veteran families?

The Fortin Group provides funeral services, cremation services, celebration of life, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does The Fortin Group help veterans with VA burial benefits?

The Fortin Group provides specialized planning for veterans, including access to veteran funeral and burial resources.

Which faith traditions does The Fortin Group accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival families, among others.

What sets The Fortin Group apart

100% service guarantee as part of the Dignity Memorial network.
Specialization in a wide array of religious and cultural traditions, including Catholic, Asian, Buddhist, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, and Jewish funeral customs, as well as observances like Qingming Festival, Chung Yeung Festival, and Día de los Muertos.
On-site catering room and staging kitchen for receptions and gatherings.
Large-capacity chapel accommodating up to 250 guests.
Assistance with practical administrative tasks such as time-sensitive travel arrangements, death certificate filing, permit securing, death insurance claims, and Social Security survivors benefits information.
24-hour Compassion Helpline for grief support.

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Planning

★Memorial Keepsakes

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation Services
· Ritual Washing

On-site facilities

· Flexible Event Space

· Celebration of Life Center

· Flexible Chapel Space

· Large-Capacity Chapel (up to 250)

· Piano

· Organ

· Large Reception Area

· Audio and Video Equipment

· Intimate Gatherings Space

· Meeting Space

· White Limousines

· Coffee Lounge

· Catering Room

· Staging Kitchen

· Visitation Rooms

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

· Arrangement Room

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· French/Français
· Catholic Funeral Traditions
· Veterans Planning
· Asian Funeral Traditions
· Buddhist Funeral Traditions
· Hispanic Funeral Traditions
· Qingming Festival
· Hindu Funeral Traditions

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: French/Français.

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.