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Cremation Services

Traditional Funeral with Cremation in Tacoma

For Tacoma and Lakewood families who prefer a traditional visitation and full service followed by cremation to honor a loved one, our team offers guidance at every step.

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What This Service Includes

A traditional funeral with cremation offers families every part of a meaningful goodbye, with cremation as the final step instead of burial. Families can hold a visitation, gather with family and friends and hold a full service to honor a loved one. Afterward, cremation takes place at our on-site crematory. Our team coordinates every detail for Lakewood and Tacoma families, from handling the first call with compassion to arranging the funeral followed by cremation from start to finish.

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How a Funeral Followed by Cremation Works

The path to planning a meaningful funeral with cremation is simpler than many families expect. Here is how the process usually unfolds, and how our team supports you at every stage.

01
The First Step

Call us any time, day or night. We bring your loved one into our care at our Lakewood location. From your very first call, we arrange all of the details and help you face what comes next.

02
On-Site Crematory Care

Cremation takes place at our own crematory in Lakewood, so your loved one stays in our care from beginning to end. Our team provides complete on-site care, close to home.

03
The Visitation and Gathering

Family and friends come together for a viewing or visitation. This is a time to see your loved one, share stories and find comfort together before the service.

04
The Funeral Service

We help you plan a funeral service that aligns with your family’s wishes, complete with readings, music, faith traditions and personal touches that reflect and celebrate the life being honored.

Cremation and What Follows

After the service, cremation takes place at our on-site crematory. We help you decide how you want to hold your loved one close, from choosing an urn or keepsake, to planning a scattering to selecting a permanent place of rest.

1915 Founded

110+ Years Serving Tacoma Families

100K+ Families Served

24/7 Always Available

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Here for Families Every Step of the Way

If a Death Has Occurred

If a death has occurred and you want a full service with cremation to follow, our Tacoma team will arrange every part of it with care. We are here for you, day or night.

We’re available 24 hours a day.

Explore Your Options

Cremation Pricing and Packages

Clear pricing with packages to fit your wishes and your budget.

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Direct Cremation

Cremation takes place without a viewing or service beforehand, giving families flexibility for future plans.

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Cremation with Memorial Service

Cremation followed by a memorial service, scheduled when your family is ready.

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Witness Cremation

Witness cremation allows family members to be present as the cremation begins.

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Common Questions

  • It includes a full traditional funeral, with a visitation and a service to honor your loved one, where cremation takes the place of burial as the final step. Families keep every part of a meaningful, traditional goodbye and choose cremation afterward.

— A final note

We Are Here for You

Whether you are planning a traditional funeral with cremation for a loved one now or are planning ahead, you do not have to handle everything alone. We will guide you through every step of the process, from the first call to the final goodbye.

Need help right now? We’re available 24 hours a day.

We’re here for you during this difficult time.

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