Sunset Funeral Home in Champaign, IL

Champaign, IL

Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s Champaign Chapel opened in October of 2012 and is one of Champaign-Urbana’s newest funeral service providers. This facility offers Champaign County the most modern and unique funeral, memorialization, and cremation experiences in the area.
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#1 Funeral Home in Champaign, IL located at 710 N. Neil St. Sunset Funeral Home offers unique Funeral, Memorialization, Cremation and Burial Services.

Benefits of Sunset Funeral Home in Champaign, IL

12,000 Square Feet

Located at 710 N. Neil Street, Sunset's Champaign, Illinois chapel offers over 12,000 square feet of beautiful space.

Award-Winning Staff

Highly-trained, award winning staff, dedicated to providing passionate care to all families.

Multiple Room Choices

In addition to the main chapel, this location offers a smaller room for more intimate gatherings or small viewings.

Spacious Café

Families and funeral guests can take advantage of our comfortable lounge, which is thoughtfully equipped with complimentary coffee and bottled water.

Product Showroom

Discover and choose from a wide variety of burial, cremation, and memorialization selections.

Available Anytime

Our team is available anytime, day or night, whenever you need us.

Why Choose Sunset Funeral Home?

Elegant Accommodations

Built to feel like a five-star hotel, you will immediately appreciate the comforting, stylish setting.

As soon as you enter, the café you will see on the right is perfect for sharing memories or reflecting.

Family and guests can make use of this quiet area to sit, relax, and connect.

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Audio/Visual Capabilities

Our facility in Champaign 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

Our café is also utilized 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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Sunset Funeral Home Champaign Illinois

Exterior View

Our serene setting is always well-maintained for your benefit.

Expect an unparalleled level of care and expert attention to detail. From our family to yours.

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 Champaign, 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 Champaign location offers a smaller room for more intimate gatherings or small viewings. We understand the importance of creating a personalized and intimate environment for honoring your loved one.