Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC
Bangor, ME · cheap funeral home
Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC serves Bangor, ME with a price-first approach to funeral and cremation arrangements. For the lowest spend, direct cremation starts at $825. Core offerings include direct cremation and prepayment of cremation services. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.4 stars across 27. The aim is a dignified service without unnecessary cost.
What families say
Downeast Direct makes cremation affordable—one reviewer praised how they help families in 'toughest times' and travel distances to remote areas. However, recent reviews flagged serious issues: documents misspelled, inconsistent service quality, and poor communication.
Direct cremation · starting price
What's included
- Transport from place of death
- Cremation process and authorization paperwork
- Basic alternative container
- Filing of death certificate
- Return of cremated remains to family
What's NOT included
- Public viewing or visitation
- Casket upgrade or rental
- Embalming and cosmetic preparation
- Cemetery plot or interment fees
- Memorial merchandise (urn upgrade, keepsakes)
Published prices at this home
| Direct cremation | $825 |
Sourced from Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC's General Price List (FTC Funeral Rule, 16 CFR Part 453). Final cost varies based on selected merchandise and location-specific fees.
Common questions
Does Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC share its prices?
Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC has not posted a full price list online. By law it must give itemized prices on request, so call (207) 225-5332 to compare its lowest options.
Where is Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC, and how do I get a price quote?
Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC is at 254 Washington Street in Bangor, ME. You can reach the home at (207) 225-5332. Ask for the general price list to compare its costs.
What budget-friendly services does Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC offer?
Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC provides direct cremation, prepayment of cremation services. Ask which options carry the lowest published price.
Does Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC have good reviews for the price?
Downeast Direct Cremation, LLC holds a 4.4-star rating across 27 Google reviews — worth weighing alongside its low published prices.
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