Veteran services at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home, located in Wethersfield, CT, assists those who served and their families. The team handles VA burial allowances, honor-guard coordination, and national-cemetery scheduling. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,795 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. Google shows 4.7 stars from 14 reviews.
Published pricing at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below the Connecticut median ($3,106). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 13 miles from Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home has a 4.7-star rating from 14 Google reviews.
We list about 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,795. Eligible veterans can offset these costs with a VA burial allowance, and burial in a VA national cemetery is provided at no charge.
Where is Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home is located at 1276 Berlin Turnpike in Wethersfield, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 956-1149. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home starts at $2,795. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home?
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating across 14 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Jerry Baxter Jr. personally guided families through arrangements and captured the deceased's likeness from photos for viewings, with the room setup featuring music, flowers, and video. Nicole earned special mention for her support during a young person's unexpected loss.
How to request military funeral honors
By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.
VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.