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50+ Years
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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Bath & Brunswick, ME
Desmond Funeral Homes, family-owned and operated since 1930, has served the Bath-Brunswick area for over nine decades with unwavering dedication. As Maine's only Green Burial Council-certified funeral home, we combine traditional services with eco-conscious options, including green burials and cremations. Our two locations638 High Street in Bath and 34 Cushing Street in Brunswickoffer personalized memorials, pre-planning consultations, and veterans' honors.We pride ourselves on meticulous attention to detail, compassionate support, and adapting to evolving community needs while maintaining time-honored values. Our staff collaborates closely with families to create meaningful tributes, ensuring every service reflects individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Green Burials
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Memorial Ceremonies
Cemetery Monuments
Urn Selection
Grief Support
24/7 Emergency Care
Details
- Year established: 1930
Highlights and features
- Over 90 years serving Midcoast Maine communities
- Maine's only Green Burial Council-certified funeral home
- Personalized memorial planning with 24/7 availability
- Veterans burial benefits coordination and honors ceremonies
- Experienced staff with multi-generational funeral service expertise
Associations and certifications
- Green Burial Council
What people say
Compassionate care
Eco-friendly options
Decades of experience
Veterans services
Personalized memorials
Services
Traditional Funerals
Full-service traditional funerals include visitation, ceremony, and burial arrangements. Our directors coordinate all details from casket selection to cemetery permits, with options for religious or secular services. Families receive comprehensive support through arrangement conferences and obituary preparation.
Green Burials
Certified green burial services use biodegradable materials and natural preservation methods. Options include willow caskets and shroud burials in environmentally conscious cemeteries. We guide families through sustainable choices while maintaining meaningful memorialization traditions.
Cremation Services
Dignified cremation services include direct cremation, memorial ceremonies, and urn selection. We offer various cremation packages with options for keepsake urns and personalized tributes. Our staff handles all necessary permits and documentation.
Pre-Planning
Pre-arrangement consultations help document final wishes and reduce family decision-making during difficult times. We provide detailed planning forms and guidance on funding options through insurance or trusts.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, military honors ceremonies, and assistance with VA benefits applications. We coordinate headstone procurement and burial in designated veterans cemeteries.
People
David E. Desmond
Owner/Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with 60 years of service, committed to community needs and green burial innovation. Active parishioner at All Saints Parish.
Evelyn Desmond
Family Matriarch
Supports daily operations and maintains family values in funeral service delivery. Active community member for over six decades.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, green burials, and veterans' honors ceremonies. Pre-planning options are also available.
Can I personalize a funeral service?
Yes, we offer customized memorials including personalized urns, video tributes, and location-specific ceremonies at our two Maine facilities.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
We coordinate transfers nationwide with additional charges for transportation beyond our local service area.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept major credit cards, checks, and cash payments. Financing options are available through third-party providers.
Are green burial options more expensive?
Green burials start at $3,395, comparable to traditional services. Prices vary based on selected biodegradable materials.
Can I pre-plan my funeral?
Yes, we offer free pre-planning consultations with customizable payment options through insurance or trust agreements.
Reviews (3)
Stephanie Batterman
Sep 22, 2020
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The people at Desmonds Funeral Home are caring, compassionate, and professional. They followed Mother's wishes perfectly.
Amanda Shorey
Sep 02, 2020
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I do not recommend them. We had a very difficult and negative experience after a long family history with them. It bothers to this day that I had them involved in the last care of my love one.
Jordan Lang
Nov 21, 2019
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It is a blessing to have the people who work for this funeral home take care of your family when they pass. I worked with Deb, and she was patient and kind and straight to the point. It was an honor to have her care for my husband after his death. Thank you, Desmond Funeral Home, for taking great care of my family, in life and in death.
