Veteran services at Wheeler Funeral Home
Veteran families in Oakland, ME can turn to Wheeler Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Google shows 5.0 stars from 7 reviews.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Central Maine Veterans Cemetery - Mt. Vernon Rd in ME, about 15 miles from Wheeler 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
Does Wheeler Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Wheeler Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (207) 465-3011 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Wheeler Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Wheeler Funeral Home is located at 26 Church Street in Oakland, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 465-3011. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Wheeler Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Wheeler 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 Wheeler Funeral Home?
Wheeler Funeral Home holds a 5.0-star rating across 7 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Justin and Elizabeth guided the family through planning while grieving, handling every decision with dignity and respect. Months after the funeral, they continued checking in—even honoring the father's birthday and refunding an overpaid obituary fee—showing the family they were genuinely valued.
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.