Maine Resident Deaths
Below is the Maine Data, Research, and Vital Statistics Dashboard and reports of Maine resident deaths.
The source of this data is Maine's vital records. When using this data, cite the source as: "Source: Data, Research, and Vital Statistics, Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Department of Health and Human Services". Additional data can be requested, generally for a fee. To learn more or to submit a request call (207) 287-3181.
Deaths Data Reports
- 2023 Deaths by Method of Disposition (PDF)
- 2022 Deaths by Method of Disposition (PDF)
- 2021 deaths by method of disposition (PDF)
- 2020 Maine Leading Causes of Death (PDF)
- 2019 Maine Leading Causes of Death (PDF)
- 2021 Patient-Directed Care (Death with Dignity) Annual Report (PDF)
- 2014-2023 Maine resident deaths by county and state (PDF)
- 2014-2023 Maine resident deaths by town, county, and state (PDF)
- 2011-2020 Maine resident deaths by town, county, and state (PDF)
- 2018 Maine Leading Causes of Death One Page Summary (PDF)
- 2018 Maine Leading Causes of Death (PDF)
Death Forms & Information
- Q & A for Death with Dignity (Word)
- Attending Physician Reporting Form (PDF)
- Consulting Physician Form (PDF)
- Interpreter Attachment Form (PDF)
- Request for Medication to End My Life in a Humane and Dignified Manner Form (PDF)
- End of Life Closure Form (PDF)
- Authorized Person Making Final Arrangements (PDF) - Instructions, process and documents required for making final arrangements.
- VS38 (PDF) - Application for Disinterment or Removal of Human Remains.
- VS50 Authorization for Burial of Cremated Remains (PDF) - Effective September 19, 2019
- Memo Q & A Authorization for the Burial or Removal of Cremated-Remains (PDF)