People's Memorial

09/06/2025

It's official -- we're throwing a party and you're invited! We've asked our friends Recompose, Return Home, Resting Waters, and End of Life WA to help us make Saturday October 4th a night to remember... Til death do us part! Big thanks to our sponsors Grief Dialogues and Grain and Garnish, and venue Mini Mart City Park.

Come have fun with music and games, learn what's happening in progressive death care, win a raffle (or even the Gift Casket 😱) all while supporting funeral education and advocacy. Tickets and more info: https://peoplesmemorial.org/theafterparty This is a 21+ event.

See you there?

08/25/2025

Twas the month of all Hallows and nothing to do
when all of a sudden your invite came through
What’s this, a party to learn about urns
Caskets and funerals and places that burns
Your body to ashes and composting too
And Aquamation, to name just a few
Why isn’t that something, it sounds like a hoot
A party with favors and raffles to boot
Why not, I thought, it might be fun
When all else is said and done
To know where my bones will be
On my child’s mantel or out to sea
They say people are dying to get into
the AFTER PARTY

Info: https://peoplesmemorial.org/member-hub/the-after-party.html

08/07/2025

Many thanks to for arranging our Comms director Rachel to appear on the Todd Ortloff show on KONP on the WA peninsula. His expert hosting skills moved our conversation about the history of the US death industry and advice on choosing a funeral home right along!

07/31/2025

People’s Memorial Association and The Co-op Funeral Home are shocked and saddened by the news of our professional colleagues of Columbia Funeral Home being victims of arson. A sister funeral home to PMA partner Weeks' Dryer in Tacoma, Columbia has been a pillar of the south Seattle community since 1907. In an industry that already faces many hardships, we need more providers than ever, making this tragedy even harder. Our hearts are with Columbia's staff as they navigate this challenging time and the impact it has had on their client families. We stand in solidarity with those who have devoted their careers to compassionately serving others in times of need and wish them a speedy recovery from this devastating situation.

07/18/2025

Teaching means continuously learning! We're grateful to Meghan and Mary from for recently meeting with PMA and The Co-op Funeral Home staff. Our "Organ, Tissue, & Body Donation" education page shares up-to-date info and links! Or visit LifeCenter Northwest's website directly if this is an option of interest to you.

07/16/2025

Free urn program! Did you know -- PMA has decorative urns donated from thoughtful individuals, for those who cannot afford to buy one. Local Seattle pick-up from our office is available for anyone, regardless of what funeral home provided your services. Give us a call if you're in need to schedule a pick-up appointment!

Unfortunately we're unable to ship them at this time, but we encourage those outside the area to consider starting your own program to help your community. (We can accept mailed donations.)

07/08/2025

This article is from way back in 2021, but it covers an issue that is affecting more and more people across the country. As small medical providers are scooped up in mergers like the one in the article, it's possible that you could be relying on care from an institution that doesn't match up to your own values. If you have strong feelings about this issue, you may want to look up End of Life Washington's "Directive Regarding Healthcare Institution Refusing to Honor My HealthCare Choices." This form, as well as a power-of-attorney for healthcare, can help ensure that you receive the kind of care you want for yourself when you are unable to advocate for your needs.

In August, the Times Union published an alarming story reporting that end-of-life care...

07/05/2025

"When people come to the cemetery, they ask, Where will our loved one be buried? We tell them that when they are standing in the right spot, they will know it."

The co-owner of a Texas memorial park that uses solely biodegradable materials explains the dos and don’ts of decomposition.

07/04/2025

This is such a fun little site and a cool way to give back to your community.

There are a lot of great ways to use the Find a Grave® app when you visit a cemetery. One approach we like is to begin by clicking “Cemetery Search” from the main page of the app. With …

07/03/2025

You gotta check out this free upcoming info session on natural burial with Larkspur Conservation! They do fabulous work and you can expand your knowledge from the comfort of your own home.

Learn more about natural burial, how it works, and how to plan ahead for yourself or a family member.

07/01/2025

Such a difficult topic to tackle with our loved ones, but one of the most important ones: who will care for our kids if we are unable to?

Make a Plan for Your Children

06/30/2025

We had a great time last week celebrating Pride! The atmosphere was absolutely buzzing at Trans Pride Friday in Volunteer Park, where our own Brendan Dieffenbach was able to share the word about our work from the stage! 🎉 And it was a dream come true for Rachel to give the Q***r Deathcare presentation at the Seattle Public Library Wednesday.

Don't forget: here in WA State, you can assign a Designated Agent for Funeral Arrangements as simple as your signature and a witness signature! Ensure that special someone in your life who totally understands YOU oversees your death care. Contact us for more information 📝