Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home & Cremation Services
191 Hartland Ave, Pittsfield, ME, 04967
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?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“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
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Maine
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,620–$8,240. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“Have experienced services here both as guest and as the one who had to plan for family. The owners are the most kind, caring, sensitive, out going, respectful and professional folks I have ever met. From the second you step in the door you become family and in morning that means more than they will ever know. The home is set up very nice and is spotless. They are in no way pushy as to what you purchase and are so very helpful. Recommend this funeral home 100%.”
— Beach Lover71
“These are the most kind, caring, and compassionate people I have dealt with in a very long time. I live out of state and was worried about a few things but Mrs. Rachel calmed all my fears and helped me through this difficult journey. Not only was she very professional, she treated me as family. I highly recommend Shorey-Nichols Funeral Home If you want someone who truly cares about your situation.”
— Lori Mitchell
“There are no words for how helpful they were, they made this process much easier for us. Very professional and worked with us as much as possible. Rachel was very helpful and answered every question we had and her husband did a great job presenting my brother.”
— Adriana Nesbitt
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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