Sunset Funeral Home in Danville, IL

Danville, IL

Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center in Danville was one of Illinois’ first combined funeral home and cemetery businesses.
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Benefits of Sunset Funeral Home in Danville, IL

14,000 Square Feet

Located at 3940 N. Vermilion Street in Danville, Sunset provides 14,000 square feet of space that can be easily adapted to suit your unique service.

An Illinois Funeral Home Pioneer

One of Illinois’ first combined Funeral Home and Cemetery businesses.

Award-Winning Staff

Award Winning Staff meet every need for funerals, memorialization, and cremations.

Tastefully Stylish

Newly renovated in 2022

Multiple Room Choices

Rooms available for visitations, funerals, memorial services, or small, intimate gatherings.

Private Lounge

All families are provided a private family lounge with complimentary coffee and snacks as well as outdoor space for a breath of fresh air.

Product Showroom

Discover and choose from available options for your loved ones and for yourself

Available Anytime

Available day and night, whenever you need us.

Why Choose Sunset Funeral Home?

A Versatile Space for Your Family

You may use our large rooms for visitations, funerals, memorial services, or small, intimate gatherings. No request is too big or too small for our Sunset team.

Each family is also provided a private family lounge for their convenience. Here, you can sit down, take a break, and gather your thoughts while enjoying complimentary coffee and snacks. There is also space outside when you need a breath of fresh air. No matter which option you choose, your family and guests will have plenty of space to pay tribute to your loved one.

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Audio/Visual Capabilities

Our facility in Danville is equipped with modern audio and visual technology.

Slideshows, memorial videos and playlists allow for many levels of personalization and create an engaging atmosphere for friends and family.

No other funeral home in the area offers as many options for honoring your loved one’s life.

Comfort and Care

Sunset Funeral Home’s Danville facility also features a comfortable café. Sit at one of our pub-style tables and enjoy heartfelt conversations with loved ones and old acquaintances. Our quiet café can also be converted into a uniquely intimate gathering space to honor your loved one’s life.

Our café is also the hub for our Memories of the Heart Children’s Program. With a combination of arts and crafts projects, along with gentle discussion, little ones are guided through the mystery of a funeral or cremation.

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Pristine Grounds

Our Pristine Grounds are located across from beautiful Sunset Memorial Park, a treasure in the community.

Our serene setting is always well-maintained for your benefit. The Sunset Memorial Park is also a wonderful place to remember loved ones and celebrate life.

Rebecca D.
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Sunset is amazing. Jody Buffalo was our liaison for my father's recent services, and she was so professional, compassionate, and accommodating. The facility is absolutely lovely, and not dreary. Of course we all hate that funerals are a fact of life, but Sunset made the experience as painless as possible for our family.
Miranda L.
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They just completed the funeral for my mother yesterday. Her makeup was perfect, the funeral home in champaign was beautiful and the staff are wonderful, diligent, and extremely helpful. I couldn't have chose a better place to have my moms funeral. Thank you to the staff at sunset funeral home for your expertise and kindness.
Elizabeth N.
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Sunset Funeral Home in Champaign, specifically Jody Buffalo, took care of the cremation of our daughter - and did so with great, genuine compassion. We left the appointment able to smile some through many tears, and comforted by getting exactly what we wanted for our daughter. This is something no one can fathom having to do in life - and Sunset made the weight of it a little lighter. To Jody and Sunset’s wonderful staff, thank you.
Jon R.
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Sunset Funeral Home handled the arrangements for my mother in December 2018. Andrew at the Champaign location was wonderful to work with. He was passionate, professional and caring each step of the process. In Central Illinois, I highly recommend Sunset Funeral Homes.
Chrissy S.
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This is a wonderful place to go for the passing of your loved ones. I didnt have the money right away for my moms services and andrew had us pick out everything we needed for the services and did not once ask us for money right then or anything he did a wonderful job along with jodi to make my moms services the best they can be we would recommend this facility to anyone it is a wonderful place they even had a playroom for our 4 yr old.
Kim B.
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We worked with Jody Buffalo during this very difficult time in our lives and she was first class all the way. Jody showed compassion, had a wealth of knowledge and went out of her way to help us with getting flowers and some belongings to the family post service. In a very dark time, Jody was truly a hero to our family.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some of the most frequently asked questions about our Sunset Funeral Home location in Danville, IL.

When a death occurs, it is common to feel overwhelmed and unsure of what to do next. Here are some general steps you can follow:

  • Notify the authorities or emergency services if the death occurred outside of a hospital or care facility.
  • Contact a funeral home or a funeral director to begin making arrangements. If arrangements have been pre-planned, then contact the funeral home handling those plans.
  • Make a list of immediate family, close friends, and employer or business colleagues and notify each by phone.
  • The funeral home will help you begin making arrangements and coordinate arrangements with the cemetery. This includes arranging clergy, ordering death certificates, deciding on the time and location of the service or services (if desired), gathering obituary information, and selecting an appropriate organization for gifts or donations (if desired).

Bring the following information to complete the state vital statistic requirements:

  1. Birth Date
  2. Birthplace
  3. Father’s Name
  4. Mother’s Name
  5. Social Security Number
  6. Veteran’s Discharge or Claim Number
  7. Education
  8. Marital Status
  • Take care of the deceased’s personal affairs, such as contacting their employer, insurance companies, banks and creditors.
  • Make any necessary legal arrangements related to the deceased person’s estate.

Remember to take care of yourself during this time. Allow yourself to grieve and seek support from loved ones or a professional counselor if needed.

It is standard practice for funeral homes to respond promptly when notified of a death. Typically, someone from the funeral home will come to the location of the deceased right away. However, if the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say goodbye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when the time is right for you.

This decision is a personal one based on a variety of factors, including cultural and religious beliefs, personal preferences, environmental considerations, and cost. There is no right or wrong choice.

Burial is a traditional option that involves interring the body in a casket in the ground. Most of the time, when burial is selected, the body will be embalmed for sanitation, restoration, and preservation. Immediate burial without embalming is an option. If immediate burial is selected, the body cannot be present for any services selected.

Cremation is another option in which intense heat is used to reduce the body to ashes. This option is often preferred by those who want a simpler approach. It can also be less expensive than burial. After cremation, there are several ways to memorialize the person who passed away. One of the most popular ways is through interment where a forever resting place is chosen, and the cremated remains are buried or entombed in a spot in the cemetery.

Ultimately, the decision between burial and cremation should be based on what feels right to you and your family, taking into consideration religious or cultural beliefs and personal values. You may wish to discuss your options with a funeral director or other trusted advisor to help you make an informed decision.

Yes, we have the Memories of the Heart Children’s Program. This program combines arts and crafts projects with gentle discussion to guide children through the mystery of a funeral or cremation, providing support during a difficult time.

In addition to the main chapel, our Danville location offers additional rooms for more intimate gatherings or small viewings. There is also a private family lounge with coffee and snacks provided. We understand the importance of creating a personalized and intimate environment for honoring your loved one.