Staples Funeral Home & Cremation Care
53 Brunswick Ave, Gardiner, ME, 04345
Questions to Ask When You Call
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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Maine
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
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.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“Brock and the ladies from Staples Funeral home were wonderful!! Very helpful and caring!! Carol from the aftercare was superb as well! Highly recommend them.”
— Denise Richardson
“From my initial meeting with Brock, then after my dad’s graveside service with Danny to the aftercare phone call with Melissa, this is an amazing crew. They were awesome to work with, responded to questions and concerns very fast, provided an excellent service I know my dad was proud of. They were attentive to the smallest of details. The aftercare call with Melissa was phenomenal. I have nothing but praise for everyone at Staples Funeral Home and I can’t thank them enough for such an amazing service for my dad.”
— Scott King
“The staff at Staples Funeral Services were extremely knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of our family. Brock made us feel supported. The aftercare call with Holly was wonderful. I almost didn’t participate with the benefit thinking there would be a fee popping up and we were pleasantly surprised by the benefits available. Holly was knowledgeable and very helpful! Thank you for making a difficult time a bit more bearable.”
— Audrey Stevens
We can help with what comes next.
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.
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