2002 Congress St, Portland, ME, 04102
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Maine
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,620–$8,240. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“Peace to all whose have loved ones are interred here. I stopped by to walk on a lovely Fall day on leaving the Mall after Lunch. Very peaceful, well maintained extensive grounds - great place for contemplation, prayer, peaceful meditation, contact with Nature. Look forward to stopping by again - gravel road surface is excellent for walking.”
— Christine Popovich
“Lots of my family are interred here, and it's always kept so clean, and beautiful. On a service level, the staff are beyond exceptional! They are extremely competent, respectful, and professional! I definitely want them helping my family when it's my time.”
— Jennifer Terison
“Please beware before you make arrangements. I was treated poorly at a time of deep sorrow and shock. My brother didn't include me in the arrangements but yet my signature was needed before cremation. I was expecting to be treated with compassion and that's not what I received when I asked to say goodbye to my mother who was taken from us unexpectedly. I was told they couldn't let me see her and the cost would be $700!!! If I had anything to do with where my mom got cremated it would have been somewhere else. I didn't deserve to be treated so poorly.”
— Karen Cyr Tewksbury
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
Are you Brooklawn Memorial Park?
Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
Claim your free listing“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.