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. Its Google profile shows a 4.5-star average over 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). Veterans who served on active duty for at least 24 months may qualify for VA burial allowance to offset funeral costs — this home accepts assignment of those benefits where eligible.
The nearest VA national cemetery is Sacramento Valley National Cemetery in CA, approximately 42 miles from Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary. Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary can coordinate transport, scheduling with the cemetery's interment office, and the timing of military honors with the receiving committal shelter.
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary also accommodates Catholic traditions for veterans whose religious or cultural observance shapes the service. Military honors can be integrated into the family's tradition with no conflict — the honor detail observes the family's pace.
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary holds a 4.5-star rating from 66 Google reviews, indicating consistent service quality reported by families who have used the home for veteran and non-veteran services alike.
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 & Mortuary is among them.
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.
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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.
Begin Veteran Estate SettlementHow 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.