Veteran services at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary
Veteran families in El Cerrito, CA can turn to Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary for honors and benefit coordination. Staff help families secure VA burial benefits, request military honors, and coordinate with national or state veterans cemeteries. Published pricing lists a quoted rate for basic burial and $2,380 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. On Google it averages 4.5 stars across 66 reviews.
Published pricing at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary: direct cremation from $2,380. That places direct cremation roughly 47% above the California median ($1,617). 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 Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, about 42 miles from Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary. 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 View Cemetery & Mortuary lists these traditions and communities: Catholic. Military funeral honors can be part of a religious service; tell the director the order you want.
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary has a 4.5-star rating from 66 Google reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
What does a funeral at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary cost for veteran families?
From its published general price list, direct cremation starts at $2,380. 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 View Cemetery & Mortuary located, and can it coordinate a veterans cemetery burial?
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary is located at 101 Colusa Ave. 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.
Does Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary offer cremation for veterans?
Yes. Direct cremation at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary starts at $2,380. Cremated veterans remain eligible for inurnment in a VA national cemetery.
Does Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary help veterans with VA burial benefits?
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary assists veteran families with VA burial benefits, military funeral honors, and coordination with national and state veterans cemeteries. Eligible veterans may receive a burial allowance and a free government headstone.
How do families rate Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary?
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary holds a 4.5-star rating across 66 Google reviews from local families and veterans.
What families have said
Ken Nation and Darren Carter executed a funeral within two days of a sudden loss, providing clear guidance on next steps. The chapel accommodated the small service beautifully, and Ken suggested a florist who exceeded expectations.
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.