Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary, El Cerrito
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Jackie San Diego
19:06 12 Oct 21
Ali from Bras and Mattos is the best . She went above and beyond for me and my family in handling our situation . She... made sure that things were taken care of and knew how much it meant to our family that it gets done .
She called and followed up and called me back on what was happening . My family is so grateful for Ali . It was not really her job to do the calling and follow up but she cared and wanted to help us and made sure it is addressed to the right people .
Thank you Ali for all your help. Your company is lucky to have you as their employee. And you deserve a raise . I would definitely recommend your business to everybody I know and relatives and friends .
More power to you and your business and God bless !
— Jackie S. —read more
Benny Breazeale
15:32 24 Sep 21
B&MM company did a great job building and installing the granite bench at our school site. No problems, seamless!
Sharon Clason
00:37 19 Sep 21
From beginning to end, Ryan walked me through the process and was easy to communicate with. The memorial was completed... a lot sooner than expected. It turned out beautiful! Thank you, Ryan and the Bras & Mattos team for helping me through this.read more
Keilani Petelo
01:38 27 Aug 21
Bras & Mattos are wonderful. Not only were they able to work with my design, it was also less expensive by going... directly through them instead of the cemetery being our middle man. I originally came across them because the cemetery told me that what I wanted was “too much”. After doing my own research, I came across Bras & Mattos and they told me they would have serviced me anyways because they service cemetery where I was looking to have a stone made for my late father. They worked with me artistically and financially & made this experience great. It is not easy losing someone and then having to grieve, plan a funeral & then have a stone made. Thank you to the Bras & Mattos team for all that you do!read more
Carolyn Phan
03:31 13 Aug 21
Please don't waste your time with other places. Bras and Mattos is the one you can rely on to help you with getting... your tomb head for your beloved. I went to two different places before coming here and I was so disappointed in their services and processes. Ryan and Ali @ Bras & Mattos helped me with getting my dads tomb head done timely and efficiently. Love when I'm able to work with a staff of professionals.read more
JJ Lara
05:51 05 Aug 21
Ryan Atwell and Ali Vega provided great customer service. From design to delivery, the process was smooth. The result... was great and is worthy of a forever piece to commemorate and celebrate my late Mother. Would highly recommend on great quality, great value and great service.read more
PaintThisPlantThat
23:41 17 Jun 21
Not only am I satisfied with the staff and the stone, so are my family and friends ♥️
I’ve had so many people ask me... who did it, and if they can use the same company.
It’s perfect!
THANK YOU ALL SO MUCH!!read more
robin wallin
18:15 17 Jun 21
Thankyou to Bras & Mattos for their professional and prompt service of creating a perfect memorial stone for my... sister’s grave. Ms Vega made the process go smoothly and I really appreciate the attention as it was from long distance. Your work made a difference in a hard situation and climate. Eternally grateful!read more
JD
12:44 10 Jun 21
Ali & the Bras & Mattos family did an excellent job memorializing a family member of mine. From start to finish, Ali... was professional in every interaction. He worked with me to include art that wasn't a standard option. He made it really easy to partner from across the country, allowing me to approve decisions at every step of the way. He even took the time to help me fill out cemetery forms required. And the marker turned out as expected... I'd highly recommend the Bras & Mattos teamread more
Daoud Mershedi
20:09 01 Jun 21
Unbelievable!
Losing a loved one is NEVER easy, and our emotions are heightened during such times on top of that there... are decisions to be made that are very touchy to the core... however calling in, dropping by or emailing Bras & Mattos has been a warm, welcoming, respectful experience and while we are in pain and sorrow they put a smile on our faces and hearts. Ryan was very sincere, kind and professional. In between every time I have called or dropped by other's have been polite, kind and helpful. My last experience was with Ms. Ali Vega, she truly completed the process in an unbelievable warm and professional manner.
One thing in life is guaranteed for sure is death and if I was to pick anyone again it would be the Bras&Mattos Monument Family to do the job!
Respectfully,read more
Tina Williams
16:38 28 Apr 21
Thank you so much for all you guys did for our family on this. You truly stepped up to the plate. My father... (Celestino Sr) always used you guys for all our family members, all my grandparents, uncles, aunts....The stone is beautiful we are very pleased with it and it will look beautiful at Holy Sepulchre Cemetery. Please thank everybody involved for their help, kindness and patience. Have a great day.....read more
Ali Tabatabai
01:38 20 Feb 21
Bob and team delivered as committed, from order to installation. Ali Vega and their design team did an exceptional job... designing the details I had envisioned. I am very pleased with their work and attention to details that will honor the memory as I had hoped.read more
Romeo Bautista
17:49 12 Feb 21
We would highly recommend Bras and Mattos Monuments Co. for their professionalism, awesome customer service and... wonderful craftsmanship.
Ali and Ryan were very helpful from the very beginning, very patient throughout the whole process, and did not make us feel rushed.
We are so happy with our brother's headstone . It's exactly how we envisioned it to be--perfect and just so beautiful.
Thank you Ali, Ryan and the Bras and Mattos Team!read more
Maggie Winterstein
02:56 10 Feb 21
Thank you Ryan for your empathy and kindness.You made it easy for me and especially for my daughters during this hard... time. Thank you. .Thank you, Thank you. I have told all of my family and friends about how wonderful Bras & Mattos is,read more
Julia Gulia
22:38 09 Feb 21
Bras and Mattos Monument are very customer oriented people. They patiently worked with us on the design until we got it... exactly as we wanted the gravestone to look. They produced a quality memorial for our dear mom. It was a great team work and we are very happy with results.read more
Aundrea Gonzalez
20:27 09 Feb 21
Bras & Mattos Monument was the only company my brothers and I came across who was able to custom make our mothers... headstone! They did a phenomenal job, exceeding our expectations! They were very kind and kept us updated throughout the entire process! Definitely recommend them
Thank you Bras & Mattos Monument Co !read more
Sour Chan148
04:24 04 Feb 21
Bras & Mattos monument was a great place to in finding the perfect headstone.
This was a first time my intermediate... family lost someone close so we didn’t know where to go or what to do. I found bras & mattos monument online and I started exchanging emails with Ryan in finding the right materials for my dads stone. He was very quick with response and helpful.
I made an appointment, so me and my mom went to check the place out. We met Ryan there and he guided us to making the perfect stone for my dad. He worked everything out for us and kept in touch after the appointment which was excellent customer. My family really love and appreciate the final product as we know this would be something we will cherish forever.
Thank you Ryan and the Bras & Mattos team for creating something we will cherish for our entire life!!read more
annette powell
19:44 03 Feb 21
I just want to thank your team Jim, Ali and Ken for everything I’m so thankful for all of you during this process.... Thank you for making a very difficult time go smoothly for me and my final part of putting my dad to rest was completed I can’t wait til it’s placed so I can upload photos you guys are the best hands down prices and customer service and timeframe is awesome I’m so happy that I came to you and will refer anyone in need to you. I came wanting so much on my dad headstone thank you Jim for guiding me through it to put on it what meant most your definitely awesome with those computer skills ‼️🙏🏽💕read more
Baltazar Vera
12:48 23 Jan 21
Courteous and professional service is what I experienced with this company. Also the result on my Mom’s headstone can... only be described as masterful craftsmanship. They delivered in a timely manner and answered my every question. Thank you Bras & Mattos!!!!read more
Kay Kay
00:43 06 Jan 21
They were great to work with, and made it very easy. Took a while to get it finished, but I guess quality takes time.... Thanks again!read more
Antonio Montenegro
23:49 11 Nov 20
Absolute great help n service. Staff prompt to assist in all parts of ordering, helping ensure you truly get as u want.... In recent years, our family has purchased many markers here, and they always come through.
Highly recommend👍🏻read more
Leo Huerta
21:26 03 Nov 20
My mother and I stopped by to get a head stone for my brother. He passed away not long ago and we decided to stop by a... place that could find easily and hope to make the process as smooth as possible. We stopped in met with one of the owners and we were met with concerned, empathy, understanding and compassion. They treated us with respect and the dignity, the way I feel anyone should in those sad and tender moments in life. I was given a certain dates by my family to meet and the folks at Bras and Mattos answered every email, every call and did everything they said they were going to do. They were patient with me and worked with my aggressive schedule to get things done for me and my family. I come from a large family and having to deal with more than 22 people and what form or another can be difficult. The folks at Bras and Mattos were a bright spot in an otherwise grim part of my life. I strongly recommend themread more
Mojgan Mohammad
17:27 23 Sep 20
We really enjoyed working with Ryan. He helped us bring our vision into reality especially in this difficult time. Ryan... was very helpful, kind and very responsive with emails and texts . We only talked on the phone but I felt like I have known him all my life. He made us feel very comfortable to work with him . I would recommend Ryan and his company to my friends and family. God bless him and his family .read more
Ashley TM
21:46 18 Sep 20
I don't know where to begin. Ryan was extremely helpful throughout the entire process and made it very comfortable,... easy and was extremely patient with the many edits I requested. Not only was he professional, but he was genuinely compassionate during this difficult time. His professionalism, accuracy and empathy speaks volumes. Ali helped with final payment and she was an absolute sweetheart! Outstanding customer service overall and will definitely return! Great experience 100%!read more
Troy Goode
23:12 31 Aug 20
The folks over at Bras and Mattos were simply amazing. They made me feel welcome and comforted from the moment I walked... in the door. Ryan took care of every detail and he was completely happy to hear all of me and my wife’s sudden changes with patience and kindness. Ali in the business office was the rare business office person (those who’ve dealt with financial office people understand what I’m about to say) who was able to blend professionalism and kindness. Fantastic outfit I highly recommend.read more
Claudia Sandoval
17:50 02 Aug 20
I can’t thank Ryan and the staff at Bras enough. My mother’s headstone ledger is the most beautiful thing at Chapel of... the Chimes. It’s more beautiful than we could have ever imagined. Ryan really made this tough time as easy as possible. Thank you so much for your service and for the amazing headstone.read more
Belle Kwan
20:37 28 Jul 20
Ryan is incredibly helpful and kind. He's a man of his word and I really appreciate the kind hearts of all the... employees. I came by to pick up a cabinet and Ryan not only saved it for me the next day, but had his guys help me load it up. This speaks a lot to the type of customer service they must offer. I will absolutely come back as a customer based on customer service alone.read more
Elaine Yektas
22:06 21 Jul 20
Thank you Bras & Mattos Team for everything. Ryan, you made this painful process as painless as possible. My headstone... is beautiful. I can't thank you and your family enough for the service. You and Eli and your staff deserve a pat on the back. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.read more
Linda Haley
21:36 17 Jul 20
The staff at brass & mattos monument co were very friendly and really sympathetic and sensitive to my situation they... all made me feel so comfortable and at ease you all did an amazing job on my mom's headstone it was so beautiful it made me cry THANK YOU RYAN,ALI,KEVIN FROM THE BOTTOM OF MY HEART.read more
Xiomara Cisneros
02:53 26 Jun 20
I have been looking for a perfect and cheap headstone for my uncle for months. With the pandemic going on, it has been... an extremely hard process to navigate. Fortunately, I found Bras and Mattos Monuments on Google and my problem was instantly solved. Thank you Google! Bras & Mattos' website was easy to navigate and gave me all sorts of ideas for ways to properly honor my uncle. He was very religious and they designed a gorgeous headstone with a cross on it. Ryan sat with me and helped me with this overwhelming task. He contacted my cemetery in Colma and made sure I submitted all the right forms and knew what fees I had to pay. He spelled everything out for me in a checklist that simplified everything. His caring nature put me at ease and I couldn't be more satisfied. I hope I don't lose anyone else in my life, but if I do....Ryan & Bras & Mattos is the first call I will make. Thanks Ryan and Team.read more
C.J. Schero
05:51 14 Jun 20
When we lost my great aunt, the whole family was crushed. When looking to get a custom gravestone made for her, we saw... that Bras & Mattos was very highly reviewed for their quality memorial design work in the bay area. These guys did not under preform. My aunt's memorial is perfect and now stands as a living tribute to her life in Holy Sepulchre along side my great uncle. Big Thanks to Bobby and Ryan for helping make the designing process so smooth. It was a very nice way to grieve by designing her memorial with our whole family and share her stories. The boys at Bras & Mattos really helped us celebrate her more than we could have done alone.
Thanks again Ryan & Bobby.read more
Ali Vega
03:08 30 Apr 20
When everyone in America is feeling uncertain and down, I hit the jack pot. Losing a loved one is the most unimaginable... thing ever and I knew NOTHING would make things better. I was right. However, I left Bras & Mattos Monuments feeling like I "had a friend" I was going through this with. I felt like my family was in good hands. We designed a memorial that I was proud of. I am not sure what I would have done without this group of people. They navigated me through the process while making me feel like I was a part of their family. I am so grateful to have stumbled upon Bras & Mattos. I would recommend them to anyone and everyone.read more
Kevin & Jenn Whealy
19:21 16 Dec 19
We live in rural Arizona without a monument company, but Bras and Mattos was able to create an amazing monument and... ship it to us in a timely fashion for a great price! Thank you so much!read more
norcal johnny
09:08 27 May 09
I have NEVER dealt with a business as compassionate, kind , skilled and professional as this one! they inspired me to... write a review which i have never had a reason to do so. Had a relative pass away this past week who wanted to be cremated and with an extremely short notice i needed a memorial for the yard in an garden art form to be dedicated while the family was present. the memorial was 3 hours away and i knew with the notice in regards to time i gave was impossible to get done and i was sad knowing no memorial was going to be placed. BUt God bless this company. the son on his day off drove 40 miles to his shop , did the work, drove it back to me! the care he should and the quality in his(their) work was amazing...everyone at the memorial commented on the beauty of the work, such a blessing it was to see how touched the family was. what bras and mattos did for us i wouldnt even expect from a friend let alone a business..not only will i continue doing business with them but i feel i gained a wonderful person im grateful to call my friend, i will always feel gratitude and love for bobby! do yourself a favor give them a try i strongly recommend them , and not just memorials they create amazing other items as well! wife wants 2 bird baths with the dragonfly's on them =)
again thank you Bras & Mattos , you guys are the BEST!read more
About Sunset View Cemetery and Mortuary, El Cerrito
Sunset View Cemetery & Mortuary has been a part of the Bay Area landscape since it was founded in April of 1908, as a small, country cemetery in the Berkeley Hills. Aaron Stiles Blake was one of the original founders of Sunset View as well as Chairman of the Board for more than 50 years. George P. Baxter, President of Berkeley National Bank, became part of the organization in 1918. In many ways, Sunset View became like a family-operated business when Walter Baxter, Sr. joined his father in the business in 1919. Walter Baxter, Jr. then joined his family here in 1950 and served as President until his retirement in 1991. Michael J. Klinger, who began his career at Sunset View in 1973 while he was still a student at mortuary college, picked up the reins and served as President until 2015.