Veteran services at Camino del Sol
Camino del Sol, located in Sun City West, AZ, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. On-site amenities include funeral chapel, chapels, and reception area, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,043 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation service, burial service, memorial service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include funeral chapel, cemetery (garden of eternal memory), columbarium of eternal peace, veterans pavilion of honor, and garden of roses.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in AZ, about 20 miles from Camino del Sol. 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
Does Camino del Sol publish funeral prices?
Camino del Sol has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (623) 584-6299 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Camino del Sol located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Camino del Sol is located at 13738 W Camino Del Sol in Sun City West, AZ. You can reach the home at (623) 584-6299. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Camino del Sol offer veteran families?
Camino del Sol provides funeral service, cremation service, burial service, memorial service, pre-arrangements, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Camino del Sol help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Camino del Sol mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA benefits paperwork. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Camino del Sol accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Episcopal, Jewish, Christian Science, Lutheran, United Church of Christ families, among others.
What sets Camino del Sol apart
- Family-owned and operated by the Darby family, with over 60 years of experience in funeral service.
- First and only licensed endowed-care cemetery in the area (established 1996), the Garden of Eternal Memory.
- On-site crematory, ensuring direct management of the cremation process.
- Extensive on-site cemetery features, including the Veterans Pavilion of Honor, Columbarium of Eternal Peace, River of Life, Garden of Roses, Ossuary, Memorial Wall, Columbarium of Eternal Love, and Memorial Library Wall.
- Offers pre-payment plans that lock in today's prices, providing protection against inflation.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Better Business Bureau (BBB) Accredited
Specialties
- · Veteran Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Episcopal, Jewish, Christian Science, Lutheran, United Church of Christ, Presbyterian, Baptist, Roman Catholic, United Methodist, Church of Christ.
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.