Pinette Dillingham & Lynch Funeral Home and Cremation Services
305 Alfred A Plourde Pkwy, Lewiston, ME, 04240
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.
What Families Say
“I want to take a minute to thank the staff at Fortin Pinette Group in Lewiston. This group of amazing people made me feel that we where the only family being taken care of. I had no responsibility for the planning, Kevin Simoneau and his staff, my friends, where absolutely amazing. Every detail was handled, every piece our family didn't think of was brought up, the set up was amazing, the celebration of life with a reception was tended to with perfection. Golf balls where ordered for folks to take home which was a welcome surprise to me. My family could not have asked for a more appropriate amazing tribute to my father. Thank you for doing what you do everyday and taking care of my dad like he was yours.”
— Erik Tiner
“We had an amazing experience during this very difficult time with all the staff at The Fortin & Pinette Group. Everyone consistently went above and beyond for our family and our dad. From Marcel who picked up our Dad, to Marc our funeral director, Victoria in the office and the day of visitations, Sarah at both the visitations and the funeral, and Kory who helped us with our own pre-planning arrangements, everyone was so great! Marc our Funeral Director was top notch! So Caring and compassionate, and he was always available to us. We would highly recommend them to anyone during their time of this need. ~ The Saindon Family”
— Muriel
“Their tag line is “Every detail remembered “. That is certainly the experience our family had. From the time our mother passed, the planning meeting, the time of visitation, the funeral Mass, the service at the cemetery, and a follow up meeting to review everything, their staff was attentive to our every need. It was comforting to be able to just spend time with our family and guests knowing they were guiding us at every step. Thank you to everyone at the Fortin & Pinette group for making every detail a memorable one .”
— James Boulet
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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