Headstones in Maine: Portland, Bangor and Small-Town Cemeteries

Maine's cemeteries range from Portland's historic Evergreen Cemetery and Eastern Cemetery to Bangor, Lewiston-Auburn and hundreds of small-town and coastal burial grounds. Veterans may be buried at Togus National Cemetery or a state veterans cemetery.

Deep frost

Maine winters are long, and many cemeteries close for burials and installations until the ground thaws. Order over the winter so your stone is ready in spring. See winter headstone installation.

Salt air

Sea air carries salt that can stain and wear softer stones. Dense, polished granite with deep-cut lettering resists it best. See best headstones for coastal cemeteries.

Franco-American families

Lewiston, Biddeford and northern Maine have strong Franco-American heritage, and French inscriptions are common. See our French inscriptions guide.

Cemetery rules

In the United States, cemeteries are regulated state by state, and every cemetery — municipal, religious, nonprofit or private — sets its own rules on memorial sizes, materials, foundations and installation. Before you order:

• Ask the cemetery for its rules and fee schedule in writing (foundation, setting and any permit fees).
• Confirm who installs — cemetery staff or an approved monument company.
• Submit the design for approval before production.

Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a full checklist, and headstone setting fees explained covers the extra costs.

Veterans

Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone, marker or medallion, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules, the VA medallion and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to Maine

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across the USA under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included in the quote. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our US team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: our Maine headstone guide. See also our New Hampshire guide.