Veteran services at Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery
Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery, located in Minneapolis, MN, assists those who served and their families. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include chapel and reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,420 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.6 stars across 128 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, and cemetery flower arrangement delivery. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include chapel, gardens, veterans cemetery section, and cremation niches.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Snelling National Cemetery in MN, about 11 miles from Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.
Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery has a 4.6-star rating from 128 Google reviews.
We list about 567 funeral homes in Minnesota. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery publish funeral prices?
Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (502) 637-4474 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery is located at 2250 Street Anthony Boulevard Northeast in Minneapolis, MN. You can reach the home at (502) 637-4474. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery offer veteran families?
Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery provides funeral service, cremation, burial, pre-planning, grief support, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hispanic traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery?
Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery holds a 4.6-star rating across 128 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery apart
- On-site cemetery with diverse burial and cremation options, including mausoleums and cremation niches.
- Cathedral-like chapel with unique architectural features, including natural limestone, vaulted ceilings, and geometric stained-glass artwork.
- Presence of a therapy dog, Jackie, to offer comfort to grieving families.
- Specialization in customized services that reflect a loved one's passions, hobbies, and personality.
- Dedicated Veterans Cemetery Section and arrangement of military honors.
- Garden of Eternal Peace, designed with a feng shui consultant, specifically for Asian communities.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Ritual Washing
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Specialties
- · Veterans
- · Religious And Cultural Traditions
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Asian Communities
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Asian traditions, Buddhist, Catholic, Christian (Protestant), Hispanic traditions, Hindu, Jewish, Muslim. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Sunset Funeral Home and Cemetery, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“Very professional and courteous service. The grounds are even beautiful in the dead of winter. Magnificent architecture definitely gives off a serene ambiance adequate for a beautiful celebration of life. This seems like an exquisite place to spend your eternal days of rest.”
“I would highly recommend Sunset funeral. We’ve worked with Heidi and Amanda and both were excellent . We have used Sunset for both of my parents over the last 4 years. They not only were they very helpful and efficient with all the details they treated us very respectfully. Both services tuned out very nice. We also had them cater the lunch and that was top notch as well! They took the stress out of a very difficult day.”
“This cemetery is large, the grounds are wide open and spatial. There are a few chapel / large mausoleum buildings on the premise sectioning out designated resting areas. (Ie. The Prayer Garden, etc.) When entering through the eastside official gateway, there is a descent into the tailored landscape of the gorgeous bell tower in which plays Fur Elise Beethoven ( organ style ) and other melodic piano symphonys capturing the peaceful yet intense emotion assimilated with all things DEAD. It's definitely a vibe, Beyond the bell tower there is A beautiful fountain pond shaped into a cross , geese gather here to socialize and bathe . Even a black squirrel was spotted darting around the graves. Blue jays are rampant and a Bald Eagle was spotted somewhere in the distance. Crows for days. Anywho, after the pond the layout ends at the Chapel of Memories. Both masouleam for multiple allowed family plots and a chapel designed beautifully with stained glass motif and carved wood decor and original iron gate carving entrances. Perhaps even equipped with an organ as well. The rest of the graveyard contains. Hillside of shady windy roads circulating throughout which gives way to the large acreage this cemetery is working with. In other words, lots of room for burial. There is a high point facing west offering an amazing view of downtown Minneapolis and most of all in the pathway of the setting sun hence the name Sunset Funeral Home. This gorgeous time of day shines golden reflecting and casting gleams of sun rays off the polished granite headstones creating a very magical and tranquil experience for visitors. This is a very spiritual place to spend time within, the dazzling wildlife and majestic trees make it evermore an ethereal experience in itself. Consider burying your loved ones here at this serene, holy, and ever so peaceful eternal resting consecrated burial grounds. Blessed Be. 🙏🌹🕊️❤️✨🌞”
“I wanted to thank you for all of your help during a difficult time. The staff was amazing and we received a lot of compliments from friends and family on how special the celebration of life was for my father. Thank you again for your care and service throughout the process.”
“It's very unfortunate with how poorly the grounds look. My first time ever going to this cemetery to locate my great-grandfather's grave was both saddening and frustrating to see everything in such disrepair. Very evident that there's been some theft as my great grandfathers flower cover has been stolen at some point. Per the office hours the building was suppose to be open and attempted to go in to ask where about my great grandfathers grave might be located. Door was locked yet there was a brand new Lincoln with 'rest in peace' as the license plate. Clearly someone who works there. Well. Called the number on the door for a question and no answer. (twice). Per my Grandmother this cemetery was once a very special and up-kept place when he was laid to rest. No longer it seems. Attaching a photo taken in 2014 (online via find a grave) and one from this year showing the missing insert.”
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.