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. Early reviews are positive, averaging 4.7 stars across 14.
Published pricing at Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,795. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below the Connecticut median ($3,106). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, approximately 13 miles from Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home. Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home holds a 4.7-star rating from 14 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
Connecticut has approximately 304 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dillon-Baxter Funeral Home is among them.
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.
EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral
The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.
DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow honors are coordinated
Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.
For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.