Bunker Family Funeral Homes & Crematory

Veteran services at Bunker Family Funeral Homes & Crematory

Veteran families in Mesa, AZ can turn to Bunker Family Funeral Homes & Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include funeral chapels, reception center, and garden chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,195 for basic burial and $1,395 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

The home lists these veteran-related services: memorial service, cremation, burial, graveside services, and witness cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include funeral chapels, garden chapel, university chapel, and gilbert memorial park cemetery.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in AZ, about 20 miles from Bunker Family Funeral Homes & 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 231 funeral homes in Arizona. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets Bunker Family Funeral Homes & Crematory apart

• Fourth-generation family-owned and operated since 1913, ensuring continuity of service.
• Owns and operates an on-site crematory, guaranteeing loved ones remain in their care throughout the cremation process.
• Offers unique services such as Sunset Lantern Release at Gilbert Memorial Park and catered receptions.
• Recognized with the 'Mesa Mayor’s Award for Architecture and Design' for their facilities.
• Provides transparent pricing with General Price Lists readily available online.
• Specializes in repatriation services for transporting loved ones across states or internationally.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: All Faiths And Cultures, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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.