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Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home We ensure funeral and cremation services as unique as your loved one.

Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory is dedicated to providing you an exceptional level of personalized service to ensure your funeral arrangements will be as unique as your loved one. From cremation and traditional burial to ShareLife celebrations of life and permanent memorialization, we provide options and guidance tailored to you and your family. If you’re looking for thought

ful, compassionate, and affordable care in Portland, Oregon, we invite you to call us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

04/07/2025

As we celebrate Independence Day, we express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy and remember those who made it possible.

As we celebrate Independence Day, we express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy and remember those who made it possible...
04/07/2025

As we celebrate Independence Day, we express gratitude for the freedoms we enjoy and remember those who made it possible.

Writing letters can be a powerful way to navigate mourning, allowing you to express emotions that might feel overwhelmin...
29/06/2025

Writing letters can be a powerful way to navigate mourning, allowing you to express emotions that might feel overwhelming. We’ve compiled tips, examples, and a free writing prompt you can download.

Discover the healing power of letter writing after loss and how it can help with grief. Find expert tips and resources to guide you through the process.

15/06/2025
It’s said that you cannot pick your family, but for many of us, our best friends become our family. And when they pass a...
08/06/2025

It’s said that you cannot pick your family, but for many of us, our best friends become our family. And when they pass away, the loss can feel insurmountable. Click the link below for gentle coping mechanisms if you’re mourning the loss of a dear friend.

Discover practical ways to cope with the grief of losing a friend, including emotional support strategies and self-care tips to help you heal.

26/05/2025

Today, we pause to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country.

Their sacrifice is the reason we gather, reflect, and stand together in gratitude.

We honor not only their service, but the lives they lived — the families they loved, the dreams they carried, and the legacy they leave behind.

May we never forget the cost of freedom, or the people who paid it.

As Memorial Day approaches, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on its deeper meaning and the traditions that help...
23/05/2025

As Memorial Day approaches, we invite you to take a moment to reflect on its deeper meaning and the traditions that help us remember those who gave their lives in service.
From the red poppy to the story behind coins left on graves, this article explores the history and symbolism behind this solemn holiday.
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Discover the history and meaning of Memorial Day, the role of red poppies, and respectful ways to honor fallen U.S. service members each May.

The days are longer, and the sunshine is stronger, but grief can often feel more intense in spring and summer. It’s not ...
21/05/2025

The days are longer, and the sunshine is stronger, but grief can often feel more intense in spring and summer. It’s not just cold dark winter months that impact our emotions — many people feel loss more keenly this time of year. Learn why and how you can ease your grief as summer approaches.

For those who’ve lost a loved one, spring and summer can bring back memories and intensify grief. Explore why grief often heightens during these seasons and find guidance on coping.

On Mother's Day, we honor the women who shaped us with their love and wisdom. If you are grieving the loss of a special ...
11/05/2025

On Mother's Day, we honor the women who shaped us with their love and wisdom. If you are grieving the loss of a special woman in your life, we’ve compiled some gentle and helpful ways to remember her. Click the article link below for heartfelt ways to celebrate mom.

Explore heartfelt ways to honor and remember your mother or mother figure. From sharing stories to creating tangible tributes, discover meaningful methods to keep their legacy alive. Learn how to navigate grief and celebrate the enduring impact of the extraordinary women in your life.

01/11/2024

Each November, we give an extra dose of gratitude to those who uplift families and our community through hospice and home care. Thank you for the compassionate work you do as nurses, physicians, social workers, aides, and volunteers. We are grateful.

01/10/2024

October is Financial Planning Month, a time to proactively prepare for the future. Consider including end-of-life planning in your financial strategy to ensure your wishes are honored and your loved ones are supported. Start the conversation today with a family care advisor.

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Wilhelm's Portland Memorial began as the Portland Cremation Association – the Northwest’s first cremation association. The cornerstone was placed February 5, 1901 in the still-existing historic chapel structure. Today, Wilhelm’s offers 8 stories and over 5 miles of corridors of carefully preserved architecture and elegance. It is one of the few, if not only, mausoleums of its size in the country. The mausoleum has many pieces of stained-glass art that were designed, constructed, and installed by the famed Povey brothers and Gerlich & Louis C. Tiffany. The mausoleum also has a variety of marble statuary hand carved from Carrara marble at the Taverelli Studios in Italy and most of the marble fronts on the crypts and niches come from Italy as well. Our most famous statuary is one of three exact re-creations of Michelangelo’s famous Pieta’, which weighs close to 7,000 lbs. and was carved by the Taverelli Studios in 1969 from marble from the same Italian quarry where Michelangelo carved the Pieta’ in 1499.

The more than 100-year-old vision of the local citizens who started Portland Memorial is still alive in the majestic walkways of granite and marble and the many peaceful areas within the mausoleum serving as a final resting place for thousands of Oregonians.