Veteran services at Doolittle Funeral Service Inc
Doolittle Funeral Service Inc serves veteran families in Middletown, CT with military funeral planning. In their own words: "Cromwell Funeral Home provides U.S. flags at no cost to drape the casket or accompany the urn of honorably discharged veterans, as a tribute to their military service. They assist families in applying for these flags and provide information on eligibility and proper display." Published pricing lists $2,500 for basic burial and $1,975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
Veteran-related services offered include memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, approximately 1 miles from Doolittle Funeral Service Inc. Doolittle Funeral Service Inc can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
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. Doolittle Funeral Service Inc is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Doolittle Funeral Service Inc publish funeral prices?
Doolittle Funeral Service Inc has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (860) 346-6464, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Doolittle Funeral Service Inc located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Doolittle Funeral Service Inc is located at 14 Old Church Street in Middletown, CT. You can reach the home at (860) 346-6464. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Doolittle Funeral Service Inc offer veteran families?
Doolittle Funeral Service Inc provides funeral service, memorial service, burial, cremation, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Doolittle Funeral Service Inc help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Cromwell Funeral Home provides U.S. flags at no cost to drape the casket or accompany the urn of honorably discharged veterans, as a tribute to their military service. They assist families in applying for these flags and provide information on eligibility and proper display.
Which faith traditions does Doolittle Funeral Service Inc accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Roman Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran families, among others.
What sets Doolittle Funeral Service Inc apart
- Established in 1816, representing over two centuries of continuous service in Middlesex County.
- Fourth-generation family ownership and operation, with Jay B. Doolittle leading the business since 2001.
- Staff members are actively involved in local community organizations, including cemetery associations and fire departments.
- Offers a year-long daily grief support email service and links to interactive online grief resources.
- Provides specialized assistance for veterans' services, including securing burial flags.
Military & veteran services offered
Burial & cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specializations
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Roman Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran. Languages spoken at the home: English.
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.