Veteran services at Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory
For veterans in Hilo, HI, Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include air conditioned chapels and large parking area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $3,720 for basic burial and $950 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: direct cremation, cremation services, veterans services, and burial. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include air conditioned chapels.
Published pricing at Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory: direct cremation from $1,195. That places direct cremation roughly 18% below the Hawaii median ($1,460). 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 East Hawaii Veterans Cemetery - 2 in HI, about 9 miles from Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
We list about 33 funeral homes in Hawaii. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,195. 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 Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory is located at 199 Wainaku Street in Hilo, HI. You can reach the home at (808) 935-5751. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory offer veteran families?
Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory provides direct cremation, traditional funeral service, cremation services, veterans services, burial, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory mentions VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for United Church of Christ (Protestant), Buddhism (Hongwanji, Soto), Catholicism, Christian (Non-denominational/Evangelical), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints families, among others.
What sets Dodo Mortuary, Inc. & Crematory apart
- Four-generation family ownership, operating since 1898.
- Offers both human and pet cremations, with an in-house crematory established in 1997.
- Staff member Joseph I. Tina offers to play ukulele and sing hymns or Hawaiian songs at services.
- Extensive knowledge of local ethnic, cultural, and religious customs and traditions, as highlighted by Senior Arrangements Officer Stanley S. Kutsunai.
- Multiple locations in Hilo and Kona, with island-wide agents.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Committal
Cremation
- · Direct Cremation
- · Cremation Services
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Hawaii Funeral & Cemetery Association (HFCA)
- · Cremation Association of North America (CANA)
- · National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA)
- · Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Hawaii
Specialties
- · Human Cremations
- · Pet Cremations
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: United Church of Christ (Protestant), Buddhism (Hongwanji, Soto), Catholicism, Christian (Non-denominational/Evangelical), The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.