Veteran services at Doolittle Funeral Service Inc
Doolittle Funeral Service Inc serves veteran families in Middletown, CT with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation. 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.
The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, burial, cremation, and veterans services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Connecticut State Veterans Cemetery in CT, about 1 miles from Doolittle Funeral Service Inc. 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 304 funeral homes in Connecticut. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
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, so 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?
In its own description of its veteran services, Doolittle Funeral Service Inc mentions flag presentation. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
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 and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · The Funeral and Memorial Information Council
Specialties
- · Veterans Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Roman Catholic, Baptist, Lutheran. 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.