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What Is a Themed Funeral?

Personalizing a funeral is a beautiful way to celebrate the life of a loved one and honor their legacy. At Sunset View Cemetery Association, our experienced staff members help families in El Cerrito, Berkeley, and beyond craft personalized funerals for their loved ones, highlighting their interests,… Read More

3 Reasons to Choose Your Own Final Resting Place

At Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary, we’ve talked to many people who have said this: “When I witnessed my loved one’s burial, I couldn’t help but think of where I would like to be laid to rest. How do I go about making that decision?” We thought it would be… Read More

School’s In Session: Safe Driving Tips for Families

At Sunset View Cemetery Association, our caring staff members love seeing school back in session across El Cerrito, Kensington, and Alameda County. Back-to-school season is a great time for new beginnings and establishing a healthy routine, whether you’re at home or on the go. We hope the… Read More

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