Meda
471 Deering Ave, Portland, ME, 04103
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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.
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 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.
“Jeff was very attentive and answered questions immediately. The affordable rate was much appreciated, and the service was not "cheap." Thank you for being there! Be sure to google the full name, Coastal Cremations is a chain, but Coastal Cremations Services is local and independent.”
— Caryn Hasbrouck
“I have used them for two family members my dad and mother in law and both times have had amazing customer service they are very helpful with the hard and sensitive nature of the services that are needing to be handled and always there for anything they can help with even two years later when I was ready to purchase a permanent urn for my dad after moving out of state and mailed it to my door handled everything by phone and email for me”
— Autumn Ferris
“They don’t return phone calls. Called on Thursday. Talked to answering service and left message. No response. Going elsewhere.”
— Gloria Lillibridge
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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