Veteran services at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center
Menke Funeral & Cremation Center is a funeral home in Sun City, AZ that accepts veteran families and provides military funeral honors coordination through the Department of Defense honors program.
Published pricing at Menke Funeral & Cremation Center: direct cremation from $1,975. Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is National Memorial Cemetery of Arizona in AZ, approximately 17 miles from Menke Funeral & Cremation Center. Menke Funeral & Cremation Center can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Menke Funeral & Cremation Center holds a 5.0-star rating from 326 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
What families have said
Recent reviews from families who used Menke Funeral & Cremation Center. Reviews are sourced from Google Places and shown verbatim — we do not edit or filter for sentiment.
“Menke Funeral Home (and David specifically) was very helpful in a difficult time - the whole team handled everything so professionally. We thought there might be issues with the holiday availability, but the Menke team kept things moving, kept us informed, and worked with us every step of the way. I also found the Aftercare Service so helpful with all the post-service notifications and tasks--I didn't even know it was included. I would absolutely recommend Menke Funeral Home, who gave us peace of mind and attention to detail while we were grieving and celebrating our loved one.”
“My husband’s family has had a long-time relationship with Menke’s. I’ve attended several services there, but this was my first experience with being the one who was planning one, and now I see why they continue the relationship with them. David was so kind, thorough, and patient through the planning process. He never rushed us. He was compassionate and accommodating. He was communicative throughout the whole process and was transparent as well. Letitia with the Afterrcare team was knowledgeable, compassionate and extremely helpful in getting affairs in order regarding my mom’s finances and estate. Having to plan my mom’s funeral was hard on the emotions, but the Menke team was right there for us every step of the way! So grateful for them, and couldn’t have asked for a better team to work with! Thank you all for everything!”
“After losing my husband, this funeral home made everything feel so manageable. They handled his cremation with the utmost care-everything was seamless and dignified. The memorial service they arranged was beautiful, a true celebration of his life that had everyone laughing through tears. Rob, the funeral director, was incredible-his compassion and empathy shone through every step. He guided me gently through the toughest decisions, always gracious and making sure I felt supported. Couldn’t ask for a better team during such a hard time. Highly recommend.”
“All of the people at Menke Funeral Center were very helpful and professional. Dave handled all my needs and made what could have been a difficult experience very simple and painless. My father used Menke services twice in the past and was so satisfied with their service that he insisted I use them for when he passed. I highly recommend using Menke for all of your Funeral and cremation needs.”
“Menke funeral home does such a great job during a very difficult time. Everyone we encountered was so kind, caring and helpful and we especially loved Kelly. Their help does not end when your funeral is over. They check on you and have many great resources for you to utilize. I would highly recommend them.”
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.