Veteran services at Desert Sunset Funeral Home
Veteran families in Tucson, AZ can turn to Desert Sunset Funeral Home for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $1,695 for basic burial and $1,220 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation services, funeral & memorial services, prepaid cremation, memorial programs and stationery, cremation urns, and cremation remembrance jewelry. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel.
Published pricing at Desert Sunset Funeral Home: direct cremation from $850 and basic burial from $1,695. That places direct cremation roughly 39% below the Arizona median ($1,395). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Monte Calvario Veterans Cemetery in AZ, about 15 miles from Desert Sunset Funeral Home. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Desert Sunset Funeral Home lists these traditions and communities: Lgbtq Affirming. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
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 does a funeral at Desert Sunset Funeral Home cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $850, basic burial starts at $1,695. 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 Desert Sunset Funeral Home located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Desert Sunset Funeral Home is located at 3081 West Orange Grove Road in Tucson, AZ. You can reach the home at (520) 297-9007. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Desert Sunset Funeral Home offer veteran families?
Desert Sunset Funeral Home provides cremation services, funeral & memorial services, funeral preplanning, prepaid cremation, celebration of life, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Desert Sunset Funeral Home help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Desert Sunset Funeral Home mentions flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
What sets Desert Sunset Funeral Home apart
- Meticulously renovated facilities with cutting-edge capabilities.
- Spacious chapel welcoming families of diverse faiths and cultures.
- Private areas for intimate farewell experiences.
- Offers alternative death care options including human composting, memorial diamonds, and Parting Stones.
- Bilingual staff providing services in Spanish (Se Habla Español).
- Assistance with veteran services and benefits.
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- · Cremation Services
- · Prepaid Cremation
- · Priority Mail Of Ashes
- · Cremation Urns
- · Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- · Cremation Keepsakes
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- · Se Habla Español
Religious traditions and languages
Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.
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.