Veteran services at Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park
Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park serves veteran families in Northport, AL with military funeral planning. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include large-capacity chapel (up to 250) and chapel mausoleum, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $5,595 for basic burial and $2,420 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.9 stars across 92 reviews.
The home lists these veteran-related services: cremation, burial, veterans planning, memorial keepsakes, securing burial permits, and securing cremation permits. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include veterans cemetery section, large-capacity chapel (up to 250), cremation niches, chapel mausoleum, and veterans garden.
Published pricing at Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park: direct cremation from $2,420. That places direct cremation roughly 29% above the Alabama median ($1,870). 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 Alabama National Cemetery in AL, about 42 miles from Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park. 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 Sunset Memorial Park has a 4.9-star rating from 92 Google reviews.
We list about 479 funeral homes in Alabama. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,420. 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 Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park is located at 3802 Watermelon Rd. in Northport, AL. You can reach the home at (205) 345-2900. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park offer veteran families?
Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park provides traditional funeral, celebration of life, cremation, burial, veterans planning, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park 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 Sunset Memorial Park accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Muslim, Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions families, among others.
How do families rate Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park?
Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park holds a 4.9-star rating across 92 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What sets Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park apart
- Attention to detail like no other. GUARANTEED.
- 100% Service Guarantee: If dissatisfied with any service aspect, that portion will be refunded.
- Lifetime Flexibility: Prepaid plans are transferable to any qualifying Dignity Memorial provider in North America.
- Perpetual care cemetery on-site, established in 1973.
- Specialization in multicultural funerals, including a Muslim cemetery section.
- Dedicated Veterans Garden and Veterans cemetery section.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial
- · Securing Burial Permits
Cremation
- · Cremation
- · Securing Cremation Permits
- · Home Delivery of Ashes
- · Mail Delivery of Ashes
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
- · Mortuary
Specialties
- · Multicultural Funerals
- · Muslim Cemetery Section
- · Veterans Planning
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Muslim, Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Qingming Festival, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions, Chung Yeung Festival, Día de los Muertos. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish.
What families have said
Up to five Google reviews of Sunset Funeral Home And Sunset Memorial Park, shown as written. Reviews that mention veterans, military service, honors, a flag or a cemetery come first, then the highest-rated.
“My husband passed away on May 4, 2024. From the first contact I had with the staff at Sunset Funeral Services, Jimmy Stewart, and Victoria Deane and all of the other staff that I had any contact with were extremely helpful and knowledgeable in every capacity. They were also very compassionate in a very tragic situations to me. This was my first experience with this situation. While I had my wonderful family with me, I couldn't have asked for any one more heartfelt or more sincere and supportive. They went above and beyond what they had to do. Just little things such as Mr. Stewart having ink pens made for family and friends that had my husband's name, year of birth and death inscribed in a wooden base. And also the memory table that was set up.It was amazing! My husband would have been so proud! The after care meeting with Ms. Victoria was so informative and helpful. She is also a very compassionate and knowledgeable person. I have nothing but gratitude and respect for everyone at Sunset. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! God bless you all!! You all made a very uncomfortable sad situation a more bearable time.🙏🙏♥️♥️”
“The staff at Sunset is amazing! They are compassionate, knowledgeable and professional. They made the entire process of choosing funeral arrangements and making the day of the funeral a wonderful experience for our family. We are grateful we choose them.”
“Very professional, the staff was helpful and guided us through the whole process and answered any questions we had. It’s hard enough to bury a loved one and have to deal with all the arrangements. Chat (employee) was very helpful and made the process as easy as she could for us.”
“Susana was absolutely wonderful. She was very knowledgeable about all the different options, pricing and everything. I would recommend Her to anybody. Thank You Susana for Your help in getting everything is needed”
“Amber & Landon did an exceptional job of explaining to me the importance of a prearranged funeral. They provided a FREE personal planning guide & a digital presentation of everything this topic entails, very compassionately & professionally, I might add. Highly recommend them both for such a sensitive topic.”
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.