Veteran services at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center
Veteran families in Sun City, AZ can turn to Menke Funeral & Cremation Center for honors and benefit coordination. The home assists with VA paperwork, honor-guard requests, and scheduling at veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $1,975 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 326 reviews on Google.
Published pricing at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center: direct cremation from $1,975. That places direct cremation roughly 42% above 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 National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in AZ, about 17 miles from Menke Funeral & Cremation Center. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Menke Funeral & Cremation Center has a 5.0-star rating from 326 Google reviews.
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 Menke Funeral & Cremation Center cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,975. 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 Menke Funeral & Cremation Center located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Menke Funeral & Cremation Center is located at 12420 North 103rd Ave. in Sun City, AZ. You can reach the home at (623) 979-6451. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
Does Menke Funeral & Cremation Center offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center starts at $1,975. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Menke Funeral & Cremation Center help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Menke Funeral & Cremation Center assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Menke Funeral & Cremation Center?
Menke Funeral & Cremation Center holds a 5.0-star rating across 326 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
David walked families through planning without rushing, and Kelly's follow-up after services helped with unexpected aftercare tasks. Rob guided one widow through a memorial service she described as a celebration of life that left guests laughing through tears.
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.