Veteran services at Dutcher Funeral Home
Dutcher Funeral Home, located in Coldwater, MI, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Dutcher Funeral Home provides comprehensive Veteran Services, including specialized merchandise, flag presentation, services for U.S. Veterans, and assistance with Veteran Matters such as obtaining VA flags, cemetery markers, and filing claims." On-site amenities include ample parking and chapel (approximately 250 seats), suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $6,033 for basic burial and $2,583 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include chapel (approximately 250 seats). 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.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Fort Custer National Cemetery in MI, approximately 34 miles from Dutcher Funeral Home. Dutcher Funeral Home can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Michigan has approximately 836 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Dutcher Funeral Home is among them.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dutcher Funeral Home publish funeral prices?
Dutcher Funeral Home has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (517) 278-2795, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Dutcher Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Dutcher Funeral Home is located at 440 West Chicago Street in Coldwater, MI. You can reach the home at (517) 278-2795. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Dutcher Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Dutcher Funeral Home provides comprehensive Veteran Services, including specialized merchandise, flag presentation, services for U.S. Veterans, and assistance with Veteran Matters such as obtaining VA flags, cemetery markers, and filing claims.
Which faith traditions does Dutcher Funeral Home accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic families, among others.
What sets Dutcher Funeral Home apart
- Locally owned and operated, serving the community since 1972.
- Offers a "Book of Memories" online memorialization platform for interactive tributes.
- Provides 24/7 immediate need services.
- Specialized Veteran Services including assistance with VA benefits and flag presentation.
- Experienced in honoring many faiths and customs, offering personalized services.
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Michigan Funeral Directors Assoc.
- · National Funeral Directors Assoc.
Specializations
- · Funeral services
- · Memorial services
- · Aftercare
- · Pre-planning
- · Cremation services
- · Celebration of Life services
- · Traditional full service with memorial tribute videos
- · Honoring many faiths and customs
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Catholic.
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.