Pine Grove Crematorium
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1347 Hammond St, Bangor, ME 04401
Direct CremationCremation with Service+2
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The $985 base price applies to standard cases: single staff transfer from local healthcare facility, deceased under 350 pounds, and weekday arrangements/cremation. Payment in full is required before cremation completion. Credit cards, checks, and cash accepted. Life insurance policies can be assigned directly to the funeral home with an administrative fee. General Assistance through Maine towns may cover cremation costs for eligible families; the funeral home coordinates with municipal administrators.
Cremations occur at Pine Grove Crematorium and Remembrance Center, located at 1347 Hammond Street in Bangor. This facility is owned and operated by Brookings-Smith, the parent company of Simple Cremation of Maine. The arrangement office at 159 Center Street is separate from the crematory location. The Remembrance Center provides a small gathering space for families who want a brief informal service with the urn present. Cremated remains are picked up directly at the Hammond Street facility by appointment, Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3 PM. Identification is required for release.
Services are designed for families seeking straightforward cremation without traditional funeral elements. All arrangements are made at the Center Street office; home, hospital, or nursing home arrangement meetings are not offered with the simple package.
Simple Cremation of Maine operates as a specialized cremation provider owned and operated by Brookings-Smith, an independent locally owned company with established community roots. Located at 159 Center Street in Bangor, the business focuses specifically on streamlined cremation services rather than full-service funeral arrangements.
Cremations take place at Pine Grove Crematorium, which Brookings-Smith also operates. This vertical integration means the same professional staff handles arrangements through final disposition. For families wanting a small gathering, Pine Grove Crematorium includes a Remembrance Center accommodating up to 40 people.
The business model emphasizes simplicity and cost transparency, with a base direct cremation price prominently displayed. Arrangements are completed at the Center Street office, with DocuSign and credit card payment options available for families who cannot visit in person.
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