Sunset View Cemetery Association

Veteran services at Sunset View Cemetery Association

Sunset View Cemetery Association, located in El Cerrito, CA, assists those who served and their families. In their own words: "Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary provides military honors for veterans, assisting families with coordinating these specialized services." On-site amenities include reception hall, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,900 for basic burial and $2,820 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs.

Veteran-related services offered include burial options and cremation options. Each service is coordinated with the family and, where applicable, with the deceased's last unit or branch honor detail.

The nearest VA national cemetery is Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, approximately 41 miles from Sunset View Cemetery Association. Sunset View Cemetery Association can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.

California has approximately 1,115 licensed funeral homes serving its population, of which a subset specifically lists military funeral honors and VA benefits assistance among their services. Sunset View Cemetery Association is among them.

Frequently asked questions

Does Sunset View Cemetery Association publish funeral prices?

Sunset View Cemetery Association has not posted a full price list online. Under the FTC Funeral Rule it must provide itemized pricing on request — call (510) 525-5111, and ask how VA burial benefits apply.

Where is Sunset View Cemetery Association located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?

Sunset View Cemetery Association is located at 101 Colusa Avenue in El Cerrito, CA. You can reach the home at (510) 525-5111. Staff can coordinate burial with nearby VA national and state veterans cemeteries.

What services does Sunset View Cemetery Association offer veteran families?

Sunset View Cemetery Association provides funerals, burial options, cremation options, reception services, and can arrange military funeral honors for eligible veterans.

Does Sunset View Cemetery Association help veterans with VA burial benefits?

Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary provides military honors for veterans, assisting families with coordinating these specialized services.

Which faith traditions does Sunset View Cemetery Association accommodate?

Staff coordinate services for All Faith Traditions, Catholic families, among others.

What sets Sunset View Cemetery Association apart

Panoramic views of the San Francisco Bay, Golden Gate Bridge, and downtown San Francisco skyline from its elevated location.
Historic cemetery established in 1908 with a funeral home founded in 1962, offering over a century of service to the Bay Area.
Newly renovated facility with modern amenities, including state-of-the-art A/V equipment and versatile reception spaces for up to 80 guests.
Commitment to serving families of all faith traditions and diverse cultural backgrounds, with a non-denominational chapel.
On-site cemetery and mortuary, providing a single location for all arrangements.

Burial & cremation services

Burial

· Burial Options

Cremation

· Cremation Options

On-site facilities

· Cemetery

· Reception Hall

· Newly Renovated Facility

Affiliations & specializations

Specializations

· Veteran Memorials

Religious traditions & languages

Religious traditions accommodated: All Faith Traditions, Catholic. Languages spoken at the home: Chinese (Simplified), Spanish.

EverSettled · After the Veteran Funeral

The veteran's spouse may qualify for VA Dependency & Indemnity Compensation.

DIC is a tax-free monthly benefit for surviving spouses, dependent children, and (in some cases) parents of veterans whose death is service-connected. EverSettled walks veteran families through DIC eligibility, survivor pension, life-insurance claims, probate, and the federal-account paperwork that follows.

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How honors are coordinated

Military funeral honors are guaranteed at no cost for any veteran discharged under conditions other than dishonorable. The funeral home arranges the honors detail by contacting the deceased's last unit or the nearest active-duty installation of the appropriate branch and submitting the DD-214 to verify eligibility.

For requests less than 72 hours from service time, families can call the Department of Defense's expedited honors line at 1-877-MIL-HONR (1-877-645-4667). See the full honors protocol.