entrance
Portland, Maine
municipal
Eastern Cemetery
Portland, Maine 04101
Portland's oldest burial ground on Munjoy Hill with Atlantic Ocean views.
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Founded
1668
Price tier
moderate
Popularity
38/100
private cemetery
Portland Hillside Columbarium
Portland, Maine 04101. A private cemetery serving Portland, Maine, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Founded
1997
Size
45 acres
Estimated burials
7,965
Price tier
Premium
Open now
Closed
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Portland Hillside Columbarium serves Portland, Maine, as a private cemetery with roots dating back to 1997. A private cemetery serving Portland, Maine, with carefully maintained grounds and room for both family visitation and local history research.
Current directory enrichment highlights burial, pre planning, cremation, columbarium alongside visitor amenities such as parking, benches, walking paths, chapel. Families typically encounter estimated burial pricing around $8,139.
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Weekday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Holiday10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
OfficeMonday-Friday 8:30 AM - 4:30 PM
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burial
pre planning
cremation
columbarium
green burial
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parking
benches
walking paths
chapel
restrooms
water stations
gazebo
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Price tier: premium
Burial cost: $8,139
Cremation cost: $1,012
Pre-planning: Available
Financing: Available
Source: Estimated from directory heuristics
Last checked: 2026-01-22
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Access guidance recommended
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Pet policy
not allowed
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How do I schedule a burial or committal at Portland Hillside Columbarium?
Arrangements are generally coordinated through the cemetery office. Call ahead to confirm required documents, arrival windows, and whether chapel or committal shelter space must be reserved.
Does Portland Hillside Columbarium offer cremation or columbarium options?
Portland Hillside Columbarium lists cremation-related services in the directory, and families should confirm current niche, columbarium, or scattering-garden availability before visiting.
Can I research older burial records at Portland Hillside Columbarium?
Portland Hillside Columbarium may have limited archival materials on-site, so researchers should contact the managing office before traveling and ask whether local historical societies in Portland, Maine, hold supplemental registers.
Are there visitor rules I should know before arriving at Portland Hillside Columbarium?
Visitors should plan for respectful, daytime visits, follow posted rules for flowers and decorations, and confirm pet, photo, and service-hour policies before traveling.
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