Veteran services at Sunset Funeral Homes
For veterans in El Paso, Texas, TX, Sunset Funeral Homes coordinates military honors and burial benefits. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. On-site amenities include champaign chapel, mahomet chapel, and on-site chapel, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $4,200 for basic burial and $1,295 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.
The home lists these veteran-related services: burial service, cremation service, and veteran services. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.
Facilities on site include sunset memorial park, champaign chapel, mahomet chapel, and on-site chapel.
The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Fort Bliss National Cemetery in TX, about 6 miles from Sunset Funeral Homes. 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 1,496 funeral homes in Texas. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.
Frequently asked questions
Does Sunset Funeral Homes publish funeral prices?
Sunset Funeral Homes has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request, so call (915) 755-4494 and ask how VA burial benefits apply.
Where is Sunset Funeral Homes located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sunset Funeral Homes is located at 750 North Carolina in El Paso, Texas, TX. You can reach the home at (915) 755-4494. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.
What services does Sunset Funeral Homes offer veteran families?
Sunset Funeral Homes provides funeral service, visitation, burial service, cremation service, veteran services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.
Does Sunset Funeral Homes help veterans with VA burial benefits?
In its own description of its veteran services, Sunset Funeral Homes mentions military funeral honors, VA benefits paperwork, and veterans cemetery burial. Ask the home how VA burial benefits apply to your family.
Which faith traditions does Sunset Funeral Homes accommodate?
Staff coordinate services for Catholic, Baptist, Non-Denominational Christian families, among others.
What sets Sunset Funeral Homes apart
- Generations of family ownership and operation by the Darby family.
- One of Illinois' first combined funeral home and cemetery businesses (Danville location).
- On-site, state-of-the-art crematory for human and pet cremations.
- Specialized pet services through Cherished Companions by Sunset.
- Comfort dogs, Aunt Bea and Miss Maizey, offering emotional support.
- Extensive network of 9 locations across East Central Illinois and West Central Indiana.
Military and veteran services listed
Burial and cremation services
Burial
- · Burial Service
Cremation
- · Cremation Service
On-site facilities
Affiliations and specialties
Industry affiliations
- · Crematory
- · Funeral Home
Specialties
- · Cremation Provider
- · Veteran Services
- · Pet Services
Religious traditions and languages
Religious traditions served: Catholic, Baptist, Non-Denominational Christian.
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.