Veteran services at Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory
Veteran families in Prescott Valley, AZ can turn to Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory for honors and benefit coordination. In their own words: "Given owner Butch Hampton's service as a combat medic in the U.S. Army National Guard and the proximity to Prescott National Cemetery, Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory likely provides assistance with veteran funeral benefits and arrangements." On-site amenities include on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,860 for basic burial and $1,630 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
On-site facilities of note include on-site chapel. These spaces accommodate full military honors details, family gatherings before and after the service, and the placement of the United States flag during the visitation period.
Published pricing at Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory: direct cremation from $1,865. That places direct cremation roughly 34% above the Arizona median ($1,395). 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 Prescott National Cemetery in AZ, approximately 8 miles from Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory. Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Arizona has approximately 231 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory is among them.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $1,865. 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 Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory is located at 8167 East Highway 69 in Prescott Valley, AZ. You can reach the home at (928) 772-7475. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory offer veteran families?
Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory provides funeral services, cremation, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Given owner Butch Hampton's service as a combat medic in the U.S. Army National Guard and the proximity to Prescott National Cemetery, Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory likely provides assistance with veteran funeral benefits and arrangements.
Which faith traditions does Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Christian (various denominations, including Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Non-denominational), Jewish (implied by nearby Temple B'rith Shalom, indicating service to diverse faiths) families, among others.
What sets Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory apart
- On-site crematory, allowing for all cremation processes to be handled directly at the facility.
- Family-owned and operated with a multi-generational legacy in funeral service, stemming from the Hampton family's involvement since 1956.
- Owner Henry Clarence “Butch” Hampton Jr. is a licensed funeral director and embalmer with U.S. Army National Guard combat medic service and extensive community involvement in Prescott.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including daily email affirmations, specialized programs for children, and partnerships with leading grief support organizations.
Burial & cremation services
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations & specializations
Industry affiliations
- · Arizona Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
Specializations
- · Veteran services
- · Cremation services
- · Traditional services
- · Personalization
Religious traditions & languages
Religious traditions accommodated: Christian (various denominations, including Methodist, Lutheran, Presbyterian, Non-denominational), Jewish (implied by nearby Temple B'rith Shalom, indicating service to diverse faiths).
Branches of service supported
Based on the home's stated services and specializations, Sunrise Funeral Home and Crematory has documented experience supporting the following branches:
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.