Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

Veteran services at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary in Fountain, CO supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In their own words: "Dove-Witt Family Mortuary understands the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. They are a Level Four Founding Community Partner with the We Honor Veterans program. The mortuary hosts annual community events in honor of veterans and collaborates closely with local veterans organizations to create memorial services that honor their lives and sacrifices." On-site amenities include flexible chapel space, chapel, and large reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include cremation, burial, veterans planning, and memorial keepsakes. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

On-site facilities of note include flexible chapel space, chapel, and gardens. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.

Published pricing at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary: direct cremation from $1,420. That places direct cremation roughly 10% below the Colorado median ($1,570). 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 Pikes Peak National Cemetery in CO, approximately 6 miles from Dove-Witt Family Mortuary. Dove-Witt Family Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

Colorado has approximately 240 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dove-Witt Family Mortuary is among them.

Frequently asked questions

What does a funeral at Dove-Witt Family Mortuary cost for veteran families?

From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,420. 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 Dove-Witt Family Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary is located at 6630 South Us Highway 85-87 in Fountain, CO. You can reach the home at (719) 390-4906. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Dove-Witt Family Mortuary offer veteran families?

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary provides full-service care, pre-planning, grief support, celebration of life, funeral service, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Dove-Witt Family Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Dove-Witt Family Mortuary understands the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. They are a Level Four Founding Community Partner with the We Honor Veterans program. The mortuary hosts annual community events in honor of veterans and collaborates closely with local veterans organizations to create memorial services that honor their lives and sacrifices.

Which faith traditions does Dove-Witt Family Mortuary accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for Jewish, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim families, among others.

What sets Dove-Witt Family Mortuary apart

Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
White-Glove Service
Overnight Visitations
In-Home Visitations
White Limousines
Arrangements By Phone Or Email

Military & veteran services offered

★Veterans Planning

★Memorial Keepsakes

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial

Cremation

· Cremation
· Incense Burning
· Ritual Washing

On-site facilities

· Flexible Event Space

· Celebration Of Life Center

· Flexible Chapel Space

· Chapel

· Coffee Lounge

· Large Reception Area

· Meeting Space

· Staterooms

· Gardens

· Mausoleums

Affiliations & specializations

Industry affiliations

· Crematory
· Funeral Home
· Mortuary

Specializations

· Veterans Services
· Multicultural Funerals
· Latin Music Selections
· Incense Burning
· Shomer/Watcher Available
· Tahara Room
· Ritual Washing
· Kosher Catering

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: Jewish, Catholic, Buddhist, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Protestant. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish, French.

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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.

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How 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.