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How to Create the Perfect Video Tribute for Your Loved One’s Funeral

If there is one thing we have learned serving families in Pinole, El Sobrante, Oakland, Berkeley, El Cerrito, and Richmond, it’s the importance funeral planning plays in the grief process. While this is certainly not easy for a person who… Read More

4 Ways to Practice Self-care While Grieving

After the loss of a loved one, grief can come about in ways you didn’t expect. Our care team at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary recognizes that each grief journey for families in Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and Pinole is different, and it is important not to… Read More

Spring Forward: Moving Past Seasonal Depression

Each year when winter sets in, many people experience bouts of seasonal depression. At Sunset View Cemetery, we realize it doesn’t get quite as cold in the Bay Area as in other parts of the country. Still, the shorter days, decreased sunlight, and cooler temps can have a… Read More

My Loved One Said, “No Funeral.” What Should I Do?

This is an issue we hear about time and time again at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary: What should I do when my loved one made it clear he or she does not want a funeral or memorial service? What your loved one may be thinking is this… Read More

Grieving a Partner’s Loss on Valentine’s Day

Valentine’s Day is a special time to be with those you love most. When you’ve lost a loved one, the holiday can feel like something that must be endured and not enjoyed. If you’re grieving the loss of your partner, it can be tempting to deny the feelings of heartache… Read More

Coping With Reminders of Your Loved One

After losing a loved one, there’s no need to go looking for reminders of them. These reminders are all around you, showing up in expected and unexpected ways. A song they loved comes on the radio . . . Their favorite bird rests on a branch outside your window . Read More

What Happens to Social Media Accounts When a Loved One Dies?

It’s a question our staff is hearing more and more often these days at Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary: “My sister/aunt/friend has died, but their social media is still active. What can I do to turn it off?” Others have asked us what will happen to their own… Read More

Healthy Ways to Help Process Your Grief

The word grief is derived from the Latin gravis, which means weighty or heavy. When we lose a loved one, it can feel like an impossible weight has been placed on our shoulders. Our empathetic staff members at Sunset View regularly meet people who are grieving a loss. Read More

How to Honor a Loved One During the Holiday Season

At Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary, we’ve been helping our neighbors in the Bay Area navigate the difficult emotions associated with losing a loved one for more than a century. Over and over again, we’ve witnessed firsthand just how heartbreaking and devastating the aftermath of losing… Read More

Holiday Traditions in the Bay Area

At Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary, our dedicated team loves to celebrate the holiday season with our neighbors in El Cerrito and across Contra Costa County. With more festive events happening in 2021 than last year, there are lots of reasons to gather together. Please note: Circumstances… Read More