Sunset North Funeral Home

07/22/2025

Dr. Alan Wolfelt, recognized as one of North America’s leading death educators and grief counselors, hears from journalists, colleagues, friends, family and others. Here he shares his thoughts on anger spurred by violence and how mourning can help drive change.

Traumatic grief is normal grief with additional intense feelings—most often anger—due to the violent nature of an incident. Dr. Alan Wolfelt explains.

07/21/2025

SAVE THE DATE: Giving Away Backpacks, Smiles and Community Vibes!

Come Join Dignity Memorial SUNSET NORTHWEST in supporting our community youth handing out free filled backpacks in our Back-to-School Bash!

Free Food & Games, Free Stuffed Backpacks!
Address: 6321 Bandera Rd
When: August 2nt 11:00-1:00pm

07/21/2025

Meet three women — all very much alive — who’ve pre-planned their funerals to insulate their families from financial hardship and added stress.

Meet three women – all very much alive – who’ve pre-planned their funerals to insulate their families from financial hardship.

07/20/2025

Ease the emotional and financial burden for loved ones by planning your celebration of life in advance. The best gift you can give your family is peace of mind. Plan now. When you’re ready to get started, message me for more details.

07/19/2025

Dignity Memorial LIFT® is a social support program that helps surviving spouses adjust to the loss of their partners. The program gives members the opportunity to socialize with others who share similar feelings and experiences. The Dignity Memorial LIFT program encourages members to invest emotional energy in fellowship with other members as well as in educational activities.

07/18/2025

People choose cremation for many reasons. Some see it as easier from an emotional standpoint. Others perceive it as less costly. Cremation comes with a certain flexibility that many appreciate. And those with environmental concerns find it a friendlier alternative to casket burial.

Cremation is a multistep process most people don't understand. Visit the Dignity Memorial website to learn more about the cremation process.

07/17/2025

The 6-foot-depth requirement for graves originated in the 1660s as a precaution to prevent the spreading of disease during the London plagues. Today, most states require a minimum of 18 inches of soil to cover a casket, creating about a 4-foot grave depth.

07/16/2025

When someone we love passes, it’s not the big things we miss most. It’s all the irreplaceable little things that made them special. It’s the details that matter most.

When someone we love passes it's not the big things we miss most. It's all the irreplaceable little things that made them special. It's the detail that matte...

07/15/2025

We help create remembrances that reflect the unique values, character and traditions of the families we serve. That is our passion, that is our purpose, that is our promise. When you’re ready to start planning your life celebration, message me for more details.

07/14/2025

07/13/2025

A funeral or cremation memorial that celebrates the details that make you unique in the world takes a little thought and planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide and start thinking about how you’d like to be remembered.

A memorial service that celebrates the details that make you unique takes careful planning. Get your free copy of Imagine: A Memorial Inspiration Guide today.

07/12/2025

Whether you choose in-ground burial, above ground entombment or an option for cremation, cemetery property provides a final resting place for family and friends to visit and reflect on your legacy. Dignity Memorial® cemeteries offer a wide range of burial options, and Dignity Memorial professionals are here to help you choose the property that best suits the personal wishes, family preferences and cultural traditions of you or your loved one. Watch this video to see these different options:

There are several types of cemetery properties and different burial options. Learn more about in-ground and aboveground options for you and your loved one.