Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home

Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home, located at 1701 Austin Highway in San Antonio, Texas, has been a cornerstone of the community since 1928. The memorial park first opened its gates, and in 1974, the funeral home was established on the grounds, offering comprehensive funeral and cremation services. In 1981, the facility joined the Dignity Memorial network, North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services, while maintaining a steadfast commitment to personalized, professional care. The funeral home features mission-style architecture with a chapel accommodating up to 350 guests, a private family area, and a reception space for approximately 60 people. Many staff members are fluent in both English and Spanish, ensuring they can serve the diverse San Antonio community with warmth and understanding. They welcome families of all faiths and cultural backgrounds, tailoring each service to celebrate the unique life of the loved one. Cremation services are a specialty, offering transparent pricing and a range of options from simple cremation without service to ceremonies with the body present, followed by cremation, or memorialization through scattering, cemetery placement, or unique tributes like Neptune Memorial Reef or Celestis Memorial Spaceflight. The facility guarantees custody of care, using only Dignity Memorial-owned or trusted partner crematories with CANA-licensed operators. Sunset Memorial Park spans approximately 75 acres of manicured grounds, providing diverse burial options including three mausoleums (one with a chapel), private estates, cremation gardens, niches, cenotaphs, and ground burial. An outdoor gazebo and pavilion offer spaces for reflection and memorial services. The park is the final resting place for several notable figures, including musicians Leon Roger Payne and Doug Sahm, baseball player Del Baker, and sculptor Pompeo Coppini. The funeral home and cemetery are only 1.3 miles from Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery and coordinate with veterans' organizations to provide military honors, including a Field of Honor for armed forces members. Sunset Funeral Home is available 24/7, offering a 100% service guarantee, lifetime flexibility on prepaid plans, and relocation protection within the Dignity Memorial network. They provide free guides, transparent price lists, and assistance with insurance claims, death certificates, and Social Security benefits. The facility also hosts community events and offers low-interest options for prepaid cemetery property and funeral plans. With a history spanning nearly a century, Sunset Memorial Park & Funeral Home remains a trusted and compassionate choice for families in San Antonio and Bexar County.