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Find Mays Funeral Home Recent Obituaries, Services & Contact Details
Looking for recent obituaries from Mays Funeral Home in Maine? Start with the funeral home’s official obituary page, search the full name, then open the individual memorial for service, guestbook, flower and donation details. Mays Funeral Home serves families from locations in Calais and Eastport.
Quick Answer: What Do You Need?
Newest obituary
Use Mays Funeral Home’s official current-obituary page for the latest notices.
Service details
Open the individual memorial to check visitation, funeral, graveside service, flowers and donations.
Call the right chapel
Use the Calais or Eastport phone number based on the location handling the arrangements.
Official death record
Use Maine Vital Records or the appropriate municipal clerk when a certified death certificate is required.
Where to Find Mays Funeral Home Recent Obituaries
Mays Funeral Home publishes current obituaries directly on its official website. This should be your first stop because the live page updates as new notices are posted.
Current notices
The official homepage displays current obituaries with names, dates and community information.
Search box
Use the obituary search when the person is not visible among the newest notices.
Email updates
The funeral home provides an option to subscribe for email updates when new obituaries are posted.
How to Search Mays Funeral Home Obituaries by Name
Mays Funeral Home Contact Information
Mays Funeral Home — Calais
26 Church Street
Calais, ME 04619
Phone: 207-454-3141
Use this number for Calais-location questions, immediate needs and service verification.
Mays Funeral Home — Flagg Chapel
72 High Street
Eastport, ME 04631
Phone: 207-853-4240
Use this location for Eastport-area arrangements and service questions.
Verify Visitation, Funeral and Burial Details Before Travelling
Date and time
Visitation, celebration of life, funeral and graveside service can happen at different times.
Exact address
The funeral home, church, cemetery and reception may be separate locations.
Public or private
Do not assume every gathering or burial is open to the public.
Livestream
Use only a livestream linked by the funeral home, church or family-authorized memorial.
Correct chapel
Confirm whether the event is connected with Calais, Eastport or another venue.
Last-minute changes
Call before a long drive when weather or conflicting online listings could affect the service.
Flowers, Donations, Guestbooks and Memorial Messages
Flowers
Mays Funeral Home provides flower links from its website and memorial pages. Confirm the correct deceased person and service location before ordering.
Memorial donations
Follow the family’s instructions in the obituary. When a charity is named, verify it on the charity’s own official website before paying.
Condolences
Online memorial pages may allow condolences or memories. Assume anything posted publicly can be read by others.
Photos and memories
Only upload photos you have permission to share and avoid including private family, financial or medical information.
How to Get a Maine Death Certificate
Maine vital records are available through Maine CDC Data, Research and Vital Statistics and through many municipal clerk offices.
| Maine record fee | Current amount | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| First search / certified copy | $15 | Searches one year before and one year after the stated event date and includes one certified copy when located. |
| Additional same record | $6 each | Must be requested at the same time as the original search. |
| Vital-record verification | $25 | Verification of facts relating to a vital record. |
| VA eligibility copy | Free | Maine lists one certified copy free when used to determine eligibility for Veterans Administration benefits. |
Who Can Access a Recent Maine Death Record?
Maine is a closed-record state for recent vital records. Death records become public after 25 years.
Recent record: under 25 years
Authorized requesters can include:
- Spouse or registered domestic partner.
- Parent named on the record.
- Children, grandchildren and other direct descendants.
- Legal custodian or guardian.
- Authorized representative.
- Qualified registered genealogist for permitted research access.
Record older than 25 years
Maine treats death records as public after 25 years. Informational or non-certified copies may be available to people who would not qualify for a recent restricted record.
Certified-copy eligibility can still differ from access to an informational copy.
Calais Local History and Genealogy Help
If a death is older and no longer appears on the current Mays Funeral Home website, local library and historical sources may help.
Calais Free Library
9 Union Street
Calais, ME 04619
Phone: 207-454-2758
The Library serves Calais and surrounding communities and has a librarian/historian/genealogist available for local research assistance.
Current library hours
| Day | Current listed hours |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Wednesday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Thursday | 10:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. |
| Friday | 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. |
| Saturday | 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m. |
How to Verify a Maine Funeral Home or Funeral Director
Maine’s Board of Funeral Services regulates funeral-service practice, licenses qualified professionals and inspects funeral establishments.
Verify a license
Maine provides a free online license search for individuals and companies.
Check status
Search results can show statuses such as active, expired, inactive, pending or terminated.
Complaint route
The Board provides an official complaint process for funeral-service regulatory concerns.
Microsteps
- Open Maine’s Licensee Search.
- Choose individual or company.
- Select the relevant funeral-service regulator.
- Search the exact name.
- Compare the result with the provider’s address.
Burial Cost Help Through Maine General Assistance
Maine’s General Assistance program can include help with burial costs for eligible households that do not have sufficient income or resources to meet basic needs.
Calais General Assistance
Applications are handled through the City of Calais.
The City currently lists regular General Assistance application hours on Monday, or Tuesday when Monday is a holiday.
State General Assistance hotline: 1-800-442-6003.
Eastport General Assistance
Eastport City Hall administers the municipal General Assistance program.
City Hall: 207-853-2300
Residents should contact the municipality directly for current eligibility and application requirements.
If the Person Was a Veteran
Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System provides burial options for eligible Veterans, spouses and qualifying dependents.
No-cost cemetery services
Eligible burials can include the plot, opening and closing of the grave and perpetual care at no cost to the family.
Spouse and dependents
Maine states that eligible spouses and dependents can also qualify for interment without the state charging an interment fee in qualifying cases.
Funeral-home involvement
For casketed interments in Maine Veterans cemeteries, funeral-home involvement is mandatory under Maine law.
Maine Veterans cemetery options
- Central Maine Veterans’ Cemetery — Civic Center Drive, Augusta.
- Central Maine Veterans’ Cemetery — Mt. Vernon Road, Augusta.
- Northern Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery — Caribou.
- Southern Maine Veterans’ Cemetery — Springvale.
Funeral Price and Payment Safety
Ask for prices
Before selecting services, ask which charges come from the funeral home and which are cemetery, newspaper, crematory, clergy or other third-party costs.
Keep written paperwork
Save the itemized agreement, receipts, certificate charges, flower orders, cemetery fees and benefit paperwork.
Verify before sending money
Use the phone numbers on Mays Funeral Home’s official website if a payment request arrives unexpectedly.
Check assistance first
If finances are limited, ask about General Assistance, Veteran benefits and other eligible resources before assuming no help is available.
After You Find the Obituary
Save the memorial
Keep the obituary URL, funeral-home phone number and service details together.
Confirm the cemetery
Write down the exact cemetery name and graveside-service location before travelling.
Death certificates
Ask banks, insurers and estate professionals how many certified copies they actually require.
Social Security
Ask the funeral home whether the death was reported to Social Security.
Veteran documents
Locate military discharge records such as the DD-214 when Veteran benefits may apply.
Protect private records
Keep death certificates, account data and identification documents away from public guestbooks.
Common Mays Funeral Home Obituary Search Mistakes
Using only a third-party obituary site
Use the official Mays Funeral Home website for current memorial and service information.
Checking only Calais
Mays Funeral Home also has the Flagg Chapel in Eastport and serves communities across Washington County.
Searching only one spelling
Try surname only, nickname, maiden name or previous surname.
Using an obituary as legal proof
An obituary is not a certified Maine death certificate.
Assuming old service details are current
Call the funeral home before travelling if the service is imminent.
Ignoring financial-help routes
Maine General Assistance can include burial costs for people who meet program rules.
Related RecentObituaries.info Guides
Obituary Search & Recent Notices Guide
Search by name, city, funeral home, newspaper, cemetery and date.
Death Certificate & Vital Records Guide
Understand when an obituary is not enough for legal use.
Veterans Burial & Memorial Benefits
Review VA and state burial, cemetery, marker and memorial options.
After-Death Notification Checklist
Organize Social Security, banks, insurance, mail and record tasks.
Primary and Official Sources
Mays Funeral Home — Official Website Current obituaries, Calais and Eastport contact numbers, flowers, grief resources and planning information. Mays Funeral Home — Obituaries Official recent obituary and memorial search route. Mays Funeral Home — Locations Official location route for Calais and Flagg Chapel / Eastport. Maine CDC — Vital Records Certified record fees, request rules and documentation guidance. City of Calais — Vital Records Local certified-record fees, eligibility and request instructions. Maine Board of Funeral Services Funeral-establishment regulation, license verification and complaint tools. City of Calais — General Assistance Local application information for eligible basic-needs assistance. Maine DHHS — General Assistance State guidance confirming that eligible General Assistance can include burial costs. Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System Veteran burial eligibility, cemetery services and scheduling information. Calais Free Library Local history, genealogy assistance, contact information and current public hours.Mays Funeral Home Recent Obituaries FAQs
Where can I find Mays Funeral Home recent obituaries?
Use the official Mays Funeral Home website and its obituary page. The current homepage also displays recent notices and provides a search tool.
Where is Mays Funeral Home located?
Mays Funeral Home has a Calais location at 26 Church Street, Calais, Maine, and a Flagg Chapel location at 72 High Street in Eastport, Maine.
What is the phone number for Mays Funeral Home in Calais?
The Calais location can be reached at 207-454-3141.
What is the phone number for Mays Funeral Home in Eastport?
The Eastport / Flagg Chapel location can be reached at 207-853-4240.
Can I search Mays Funeral Home obituaries by name?
Yes. Use the official obituary search and try the full name first. If needed, search surname only, nickname, maiden name or a nearby Maine community.
Can I receive new obituary notifications?
Yes. Mays Funeral Home’s official site provides an option to subscribe for email updates when new obituaries are posted.
Should I call before attending a Mays Funeral Home service?
Calling is a good idea when the service is soon, weather could affect travel or different websites show conflicting details. Confirm the time, location and public/private status with the funeral home.
How much is a Maine death certificate?
Maine currently lists $15 for the initial record search and one certified copy when the record is located, plus $6 for each additional certified copy of the same record requested at the same time.
Are recent Maine death certificates public?
No. Maine death records are restricted for the first 25 years. Authorized family members and other qualifying requesters can obtain them with required identification and documentation.
When does a Maine death record become public?
Maine treats a death record as public after 25 years, although access to certified copies can differ from access to informational or non-certified copies.
Can I get a death certificate from the City of Calais?
Yes, when the City holds the applicable record and you meet the request requirements. Calais currently lists $15 for the first certified copy and $6 for additional copies of the same record ordered together.
How can I verify a Maine funeral home license?
Use Maine’s official Licensee Search or the Maine Board of Funeral Services website. The Board regulates funeral-service practice and funeral establishments.
Can Maine General Assistance help with burial costs?
Yes. Maine DHHS states that General Assistance can include burial costs for people who meet financial eligibility rules. Applications generally start through the local municipal office.
Where can Calais residents apply for General Assistance?
The City of Calais administers its local General Assistance program. Current application information is available through the City’s General Assistance page.
What Veteran burial benefits are available in Maine?
Eligible Veterans, spouses and qualifying dependents may use Maine Veterans’ Memorial Cemetery System. Qualifying services can include the plot, opening and closing of the grave and perpetual care at no cost to the family.
Where can I research an older Calais obituary?
Try the Calais Free Library for local-history and genealogy help, then check historical newspapers, cemetery records and Maine vital-record sources.
Can an obituary replace a certified death certificate?
No. An obituary is a public notice or memorial. Banks, insurers, courts, estates and government agencies may require a certified death certificate.
What should I save after finding a Mays Funeral Home obituary?
Save the obituary URL, funeral-home phone number, service address, cemetery details, flower or donation instructions, guestbook link and any death-certificate or benefit confirmation numbers.
Before You Share, Travel or Pay
- Use Mays Funeral Home’s official obituary page for current notices.
- Confirm whether Calais or Eastport is handling the arrangements.
- Verify service time and address before travelling.
- Use Maine or municipal vital records when certified legal proof is required.
- Check Maine funeral-service licensing when provider verification is needed.
- Ask about General Assistance before assuming burial-cost help is unavailable.
- Check Maine and VA burial benefits when military service applies.
- Use official flower, charity and livestream links only.
- Keep private medical, identity and financial information out of public guestbooks.
RecentObituaries.info is an independent source-navigation guide. It is not Mays Funeral Home, the City of Calais, the City of Eastport, Maine CDC, Maine Board of Funeral Services, Maine Veterans’ Services or a government vital-record office. Verify final service, payment, record and benefit information with the organization responsible for it.