Veteran services at Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory
For veterans in Missoula, MT, Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapelside garden, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,495 for basic burial and $2,995 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, traditional burial, and memorialization. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include sunset memorial gardens, columbarium niches, christus garden, last supper garden, and open bible garden.
Published pricing at Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory: direct cremation from $2,995. That places direct cremation roughly 27% above the Montana median ($2,367). 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 Western Montana State Veterans Cemetery - Missoula in MT, about 2 miles from Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory. 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 100 funeral homes in Montana. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,995. 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 Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory is located at 7405 Mullan Rd. in Missoula, MT. You can reach the home at (406) 549-2857. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory offer veteran families?
Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory provides personalized service, immediate need services, cremation, traditional burial, preplanning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory mentions veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Lutheran (Missouri Synod) families, among others.
What sets Sunset Cemetery Funeral Home & Crematory apart
- On-site crematory for direct cremation services.
- Extensive cemetery grounds with five themed gardens (Christus, Last Supper, Open Bible, Chapelside, Babyland) and a mausoleum offering various interment options.
- "Away From Home Assurance" program covering travel and transportation costs if a death occurs 75 or more miles from home.
- Comprehensive grief support resources, including specific guidance for children and a year-long email series of grief messages.
- Livestreaming services for funeral and memorial events, allowing remote participation and providing recorded access.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Traditional Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Montana Funeral Directors Association
- · National Funeral Directors Association
- · Sentinel Kiwanis
- · Missoula Builders Club
- · St. Anthony Catholic Church
- · Knights of Columbus
Specialties
- · Grief Resources
- · Children and Grief Support
- · Honoring Veterans
- · Away From Home Assurance
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Lutheran (Missouri Synod).
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.