Funeral Alternatives of Snohomish County

01/16/2026

When planning a funeral or memorial service, choosing the right casket is an important part of honoring a loved one’s memory. The right choice often depends on personal preference, cultural or religious traditions, and budget. Understanding the most common types of caskets can help families make an informed and meaningful decision during a difficult time. At Funeral Alternatives, our local funeral directors can help you with choosing the right casket for your situation. Here’s a brief look at four common types of caskets.

Funeral Alternatives Of Snohomish County Proudly Serving Snohomish, King, Pierce, Skagit and Island Counties. Our funeral directors are highly experienced at offering funeral services for the most reasonable prices. We are available by phone 7-days a week to help organize and arrange all of your cre...

01/15/2026

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Monday, January 19th, 2026 at 10:00am, volunteers are needed to retire the wreaths placed at the cemetery. Please meet at the flagpole!

01/14/2026

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We share with profound sorrow the passing of World War II veteran Stan Nelson of Anoka, Minnesota, who left us on November 20, 2025, at the age of 105. A hero in every sense, his courage was forged on the violent waters of the English Channel.

As a Lieutenant (j.g.) and Communications Officer aboard LCI-492, Stan rode in the first wave on D-Day, steering his landing craft again and again into the inferno of Omaha Beach. With every run, he carried soldiers toward history—drawing enemy fire away from them, risking his own life so others might reach the shore.

He did not just witness history.
He helped shape it.

Rest in peace, Stan Nelson. Your courage endures. 🕊️🇺🇸

12/17/2025

When planning a funeral or memorial service, choosing the right casket is an important part of honoring a loved one’s memory. The right choice often depends on personal preference, cultural or religious traditions, and budget. Understanding the most common types of caskets can help families make an informed and meaningful decision during a difficult time. At Funeral Alternatives, our local funeral directors can help you with choosing the right casket for your situation. Here’s a brief look at four common types of caskets.

Funeral Alternatives Of Snohomish County Proudly Serving Snohomish, King, Pierce, Skagit and Island Counties. Our funeral directors are highly experienced at offering funeral services for the most reasonable prices. We are available by phone 7-days a week to help organize and arrange all of your cre...

12/09/2025

Whew! Somehow we are just 17 days from Christmas! This holiday season has been a whirlwind for me so this is a good time to check in with all of you.
This is your reminder that the holidays are a joyful time with family and friends but that's not all you might be feeling. The truth is that this can also be an incredibly stressful time of year. Shopping, finances and busy schedules can feel overwhelming. The holidays can also be a painful time when dealing with grief or even anticipatory grief. So for those of you experiencing grief this season, I see you. Wherever you are in your grief process, please know that it's ok to be feeling however you are feeling. And if you're not feeling your most joyful this holiday season, that's ok too.
This Saturday, December 13th, The Good Death / Good Life Cafe will be held at the Marysville Sno-Isle Library from 2-4pm. If you're looking for a place to be seen and supported in your grief this season, I hope you'll join us.

📆 Saturday, December 13th
⏰ 2-4pm
📍 Marysville Sno-Isle Library, 6120 Grove St

11/26/2025

11/26/2025

11/17/2025

When planning a funeral or memorial service, choosing the right casket is an important part of honoring a loved one’s memory. The right choice often depends on personal preference, cultural or religious traditions, and budget. Understanding the most common types of caskets can help families make an informed and meaningful decision during a difficult time. At Funeral Alternatives, our local funeral directors can help you with choosing the right casket for your situation. Here’s a brief look at four common types of caskets.

Funeral Alternatives Of Snohomish County Proudly Serving Snohomish, King, Pierce, Skagit and Island Counties. Our funeral directors are highly experienced at offering funeral services for the most reasonable prices. We are available by phone 7-days a week to help organize and arrange all of your cre...

10/20/2025

Funerals are solemn occasions that bring people together to honor and remember a loved one’s life. They’re also deeply emotional events, and attending with the right mindset and manners helps show respect to both the deceased and their grieving family. Even if you’ve been to funerals before, it’s natural to feel unsure about how to act or what’s appropriate to say. Understanding proper funeral etiquette ensures you’re offering comfort rather than unintentionally adding stress. Here are five tips for showing respect and compassion during a funeral.

Funeral Alternatives Of Snohomish County Proudly Serving Snohomish, King, Pierce, Skagit and Island Counties. Our funeral directors are highly experienced at offering funeral services for the most reasonable prices. We are available by phone 7-days a week to help organize and arrange all of your cre...

10/14/2025

TRUE AMERICAN HERO 🇺🇸 80 years after making the ultimate sacrifice in WWII, Platoon Sgt. Harold Weaver has finally come home. His remains were laid to rest in his hometown, surrounded by the community that never forgot him. http://www.king5.com/article/news/nation-world/world-war-ii-veteran-harold-weaver-remains-ohio-accounted-for/507-9fdefe51-da83-4b30-aa06-c5d5eda89b80?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_KING_5

09/12/2025

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In Detroit, high school students are volunteering to serve as pallbearers at the funerals of homeless veterans who have no family to honor them.

This initiative, called the Pallbearer Ministry, began in 2015 when a group of six seniors from the University of Detroit Jesuit High School decided to step in and offer a dignified farewell to veterans who passed away alone.

Since then, the program has grown, and over 50 students have been trained to assist at these services. Each student learns about the life and military service of the veteran before the funeral, which helps them connect more deeply with the person they are honoring.

By participating, the students provide a final act of respect for those who served the country but had no family to carry their casket. The experience is not only a way to show respect to the deceased but also offers the students valuable lessons in empathy, dignity, and community service.

The program has become an important reminder that every life has worth, and that even those who may have been forgotten by society deserve to be treated with dignity in their final moments. Through their involvement, the students are learning to reflect on the significance of service and the impact they can make on others, particularly those who are marginalized.

This small act of kindness highlights the value of community and the importance of standing together to support those in need.