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4 Reasons Why Now is The Best Time to Preplan

With fluctuating prices and unsettling events happening around the world at every turn, much of the future is uncertain. Preplanning your funeral is a way to take control of your future even amidst all of life’s unpredictability. Here at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary, we encourage our neighbors… Read More

Veteran Organizations in the Community

At Sunset View Cemetery Association, our caring staff members are experienced in helping veterans and their families with funeral planning and preplanning. Throughout El Cerrito, Richmond, and the Bay Area, are various community organizations committed to supporting veterans and helping them thrive in their… Read More

The Importance of Preplanning with a Chronic or Terminal Illness

At Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary, we encourage every family who walks through our doors to preplan their funeral or cremation. We’ve helped families in the San Francisco Bay Area experience the benefits of making funeral arrangements ahead of time. Many of them feel peace of mind knowing all the important… Read More

Family-Friendly Summer Events in the Bay Area

Summertime in the Bay Area means fun-filled, family-friendly events across our vibrant community. Our Sunset View staff members love getting out and enjoying the gorgeous weather and sunshine with family and friends. If you live in El Cerrito, Piedmont, Pinole, or the surrounding area, we encourage… Read More

The Beauty of Sunset View During the Spring

Springtime is a wonderful time to visit Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary. Warmer weather, blooming flowers, longer days, and hours of sunshine create a truly memorable experience. Our cemetery offers incomparable views of San Francisco Bay, and our staff members love welcoming families in El Cerrito, Kensington,… Read More

A Letter to Grieving Mothers   

Dear grieving mothers,  It’s not supposed to be this way. This is not the life you dreamed of, hoped for, expected. Parents aren’t supposed to bury their children; parents are supposed to die first. That’s the natural order of things.   What you’ve experienced is unnatural. It feels wrong because it… Read More

The History of Obituaries

At Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary, our experienced staff members help families throughout El Cerrito, El Sobrante, and Contra Costa County honor their loved ones with meaningful funeral services. We also support families in writing obituaries that capture their loved one’s unique life story. If you’ve… Read More

Personal Touches That Make Your Funeral Unforgettable

At Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary, we realize that each of our neighbors in El Cerrito, Kensington, and Piedmont wants their loved one’s funeral to be an unforgettable experience. Adding personal touches to a funeral ensures your loved one’s celebration is both memorable and meaningful. Highlight the five senses. If… Read More

How to Keep Traditions Alive After the Death of a Loved One

We create many traditions and rituals with the ones we love most. When a loved one dies, it can be hard to know which traditions to continue to observe. At Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary, our caring staff members help families in El Cerrito, Pinole, and Alameda… Read More

The Top 3 Questions to Ask a Cremation Provider 

While cremation is becoming an increasingly popular choice for families in El Cerrito, Pinole, and El Sobrante, it’s important to remember this: Not all cremation providers are equal. Scandals in the media have caused many to be leery of cremation, and rightfully so. On top of… Read More