Sunset Funeral Home in Cayuga, IN

Cayuga, IN

Sunset Funeral Home & Cremation Center’s DeVerter Chapel was acquired in July 2022. DeVerter Funeral Home has been a second-generation, family-owned and operated funeral home with a long history of caring for families in Cayuga Indiana and the surrounding communities since 1974.
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Benefits of Sunset Funeral Home in Cayuga, IN

4,300 Square Feet

Located at 215 North Division Street in Cayuga, Sunset Funeral Home and Cremation Center’s DeVerter Chapel offers over 4,300 square feet to suit every need.

Award Winning Staff

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

Multiple Room Choices

Our largest room’s ample seating is perfect for visitations, funeral services, or memorial services or it can be converted for more intimate gatherings as well.

Private Lounge

Our comfortable café provides plenty of space for reflection, conversation, or enjoying complimentary coffee and snacks.

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.

A Versatile Space for Your Family

Our largest room’s ample seating is perfect for visitations, funeral services, or memorial services.

These rooms, along with our other offerings, can also be converted for more intimate gatherings as well.

The choice is up to you. No request is too big or too small.

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Comfort and Care

Our comfortable café is also an option, with plenty of space for private reflection or quiet conversations with family, friends, and old acquaintances.

Take a break and gather your thoughts while enjoying complimentary coffee and snacks.

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.

Experience the serene setting and unmatched care of our local Cayuga funeral home – visit us today and discover the expert attention to detail we provide, from our family to yours.

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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 Cayuga, IN.

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, if you choose cremation, you can still have a visitation and funeral. These services can be held prior to cremation or after the cremation with an urn present.

Holding services after cremation does provide some flexibility in regard to scheduling and choosing the location of the arrangements.

The most important thing to remember when planning a service is most every combination of preferences can be achieved.

The funeral director helping you plan can answer any of your questions so don’t hesitate to ask!

  • Determine if the deceased person is eligible for any entitlements. Many people are entitled to get financial assistance with their funeral costs from the following agencies if they qualify:
  • Social Security Administration
  • Department of Veterans Affairs
  • Your State Fund
  • Review all insurance policies the deceased person has, including life insurance. Some life insurance policies have coverage clauses for funeral-related costs.
  • Find local charities providing financial help for funeral expenses. Search for nonprofit organizations and for churches in your area.
  • Ask your funeral director about cost-saving alternatives.