Sunset Northwest Funeral Home

Veteran services at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home

Sunset Northwest Funeral Home in San Antonio, TX supports veteran families with military funeral arrangements. In its own description, the home mentions veterans cemetery burial and government headstones. On-site amenities include chapel (up to 300) and reception venues, 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: cremation services, burial services, cemetery services, veterans planning, cemetery flower arrangement delivery, and online memorials. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel (up to 300) and gardens.

Published pricing at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home: direct cremation from $2,320. That places direct cremation roughly 16% above the Texas median ($1,995). 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 San Antonio National Cemetery in TX, about 10 miles from Sunset Northwest Funeral Home. 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

What sets Sunset Northwest Funeral Home apart

• Affiliation with Dignity Memorial network, North America's largest network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers.
• Extensive specialization in a wide range of multicultural and religious funeral traditions, including Asian, Buddhist, Catholic, Hispanic, Hindu, Muslim, Christian, Jewish, and Black funeral traditions, along with specific services like Shomer/Watcher Services and Ritual Washing.
• Offers unique memorial keepsakes such as fingerprint jewelry, cremation jewelry, and Memory Glass.
• Provides catered receptions and funeral service video production.
• Features a '100% Service Guarantee,' 'Lifetime Flexibility' for prepaid plans, and 'Relocation Protection' for prepaid plans across Dignity Memorial providers.
• Arrangements can be made by phone or email, offering convenience for families.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Asian Funeral Traditions, Buddhist Funeral Traditions, Catholic Funeral Traditions, Hispanic Funeral Traditions, Hindu Funeral Traditions, Muslim Funeral Traditions, Christian Funeral Traditions, Jewish Funeral Traditions, Black Funeral Traditions. Languages spoken at the home: English, Spanish/Español.

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.