Veilleux Funeral Home

Veteran services at Veilleux Funeral Home

Veilleux Funeral Home serves veteran families in Waterville, ME with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers Funeral Home assists veterans and their families with understanding eligibility for financial assistance for burial costs, securing tributes during funeral or memorial services, and obtaining special memorial keepsakes. They provide guidance on verifying eligibility through the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) and can help apply for a United States burial flag from the Department of Veterans Affairs." Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $3,480 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

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

Published pricing at Veilleux Funeral Home: 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 - Civic Center Dr in ME, approximately 16 miles from Veilleux Funeral Home. Veilleux Funeral Home 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. Veilleux Funeral Home is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Veilleux Funeral Home 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 Veilleux Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Veilleux Funeral Home is located at 8 Elm Street in Waterville, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 872-7676. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Veilleux Funeral Home offer veteran families?

Veilleux Funeral Home provides cremation, funeral services, preplanning, burial services, immediate need assistance, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Veilleux Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Veilleux-Redington-Lawry Brothers Funeral Home assists veterans and their families with understanding eligibility for financial assistance for burial costs, securing tributes during funeral or memorial services, and obtaining special memorial keepsakes. They provide guidance on verifying eligibility through the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) and can help apply for a United States burial flag from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Which faith traditions does Veilleux Funeral Home accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Maronite Christian, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist families, among others.

What sets Veilleux Funeral Home apart

Unification of three long-standing Maine funeral homes (Veilleux, Redington, Lawry Brothers) under one name.
Historic 1900s-era architecture with original stained-glass windows and ornate fireplaces at their Waterville facility.
Dedicated 'Remember Page' for personalized online tributes, allowing families and friends to share memories and photos.
Extensive aftercare and grief support, including specialized resources for helping children cope with loss.
Comprehensive assistance with Veterans Benefits, including securing burial flags and understanding eligibility requirements.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Services

Cremation

· Cremation

On-site facilities

· 1900s-era Architecture

· Attractive Furnishings

· Stained-Glass Windows

· Ornate Fireplaces

· Updated Space

· Comfortable Environment

· Welcoming Space

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Veterans Benefits
· Grief Support
· Helping Children Cope With Loss

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic, Maronite Christian, Episcopal, Methodist, Baptist, Lutheran, Historic Christian.

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.