From the first phone call to Barton, I was a fan. I had the job of assisting my parents in setting…read moreup cremation and burial plans so that everything was in place when they pass. The folks at Barton answered questions that we didn't even know to ask, such as veteran status. Staff got all the necessary paperwork together and asked for the correct documents and we were good to go! Although my parents have now moved close to me, I wanted to give a shout-out to Barton for their caring, their thoroughness, and their professionalism. Oh - and their patience with my father's constant calls.

I cannot begin to express how impressed I am with The Barton Family Funeral Service. My mother…read morepassed away and I needed to have her shipped from WA to SLC where she was to be buried. From the moment Andrew came to get my mom I knew we were in kind and competent hands. I have worked with other funeral homes and have felt stressed by the decisions and costs. The Barton family made it abundantly clear that they were just there to help me do whatever our family wanted. Their concern was authentic. Angela helped us make all the arrangements and was so personable and caring. In the end, the cost was significantly lower than the funeral home in SLC who did far less. I would give them 10 stars (if possible) and my highest recommendation. They made a difficult situation as positive as possible.

When you have a parent or loved one that is in their last season of life, gathering all necessary…read moreinformation to ensure all goes smoothly on their last day in the physical realm can be a process, and unexpected challenges can arise. 3 months before my father's death, I reached out to 3 different funeral homes and Cremation/Burial facilities in the Seattle area. All 3 quoted different prices, but it was the initial conversation and follow up provided specifically by Jeff J. of Elemental Cremation & Burial that made me choose this company. There were a few logistical challenges and permitting issues to work through, as remains were to be mailed out of state, and Jeff patiently worked though them all. I had many questions, and with a busy travel schedule, was rarely available by phone. Jeff responded to every single one of my emails, and remained professional and compassionate every step of the way. Jeff J. and Elemental Cremation & Burial is a true example of excellence in customer service and satisfaction, which is a rarity these days. Even a few months after all was done, I needed an invoice to submit and he responded quickly. In managing my father's affairs in his last season of life, I have dealt with so many companies and service providers that were simply awful to work with. No return calls or emails, no follow up, etc. Jeff and his team remained genuine, compassionate, and professional throughout all steps of this process. They quickly arrived to the nursing home in the middle of the night and kept me informed every step of the way in the transport of my father to his final resting place. I am so grateful for Jeff and his genuineness. You can't buy this type of kindness and understanding. I had a lot of options and was heavily influenced to use a different company, but I'm 100% satisfied and glad I chose to go with my intuition in working with Jeff. Thank you Jeff and your team. May God bless you generously for your kindness and compassion during one of the most difficult and (still) painful moments in our short lives of loosing a loved one.

PLEASE READ! The last thing that I want to be doing during my moment of grief is writing a review…read more However, my experience with this place was so egregious that my conscience would bother me immensely if I thought for one moment that another grieving individual would come across this place and read only the good reviews and think this is a choice for them. I have lost many people in my life from grandparents to children and many others in between, and so I have had a lot of experience in this area. In my experience, people in the funeral services business are some of the kindest, most empathetic people out there. I always considered them angels on God's mission. If you feel that way too, stay as far away from this place as possible. Below is my complete experience with elemental cremation and burial, conversation verbatim, no edits: I research their website, read google and yelp reviews, decide to call them first: Elemental: may I help you? Me: I just found out my mother passed away, I found you online and after reading your reviews, I really hope that I have called the right place. Elemental: so you want some prices? (Note: this is verbatim. No "my condolences" no "I'm sorry for your loss", nothing). Me: um. I guess. Most importantly, I'd like to speak to someone about making arrangements and having her taken care of right away. She passed away at home, and my sister is there with her right now and I'm out of state. Elemental: so you want prices then? Me: wow. Um yeah i guess but thats not my main concern. My mom has been in the house with my sister awhile so i want to know how soon you can pick her up? .....Hello? Are you still there? Elemental: hold music playing. Me: hangs up call in complete shock. For the record, I am not an overly emotional, touchy-feely, kind of person. And so I really wasn't looking for a lot sympathy wise. But given the line of work they are in I expected a little bit more than what I got especially in comparison to all of my previous experiences. I cannot imagine anyone signs up to be treated like this on such a sad day in their life. I get it, I understand that they're in the business to make money and want to make sure they get paid, but if this is how they do it, that's really sad. There are so many wonderful, compassionate, amazing places out there doing this work. Places that find gentle and respectful ways to talk to you about money while also respecting your grief. I felt like that was 101 in this business, guess i was wrong. In other words, had I stayed away from elemental cremation & burial, I would not have had to take time out of everything else that needs to be done, to sit down and write a review about this awful place. But like i said, i can't risk someone else choosing this place after reading the glowing reviews i read. No one wants to send their loved ones off with people as disrespectful as this; And no dearly departed wants their loved ones left behind to be treated like this.

Yes, like so many others, I had to deal with the death of my youngest…read more "Eve" was gentle and intelligent, answering my questions and advising me the whole way. Flexible and a decent price, no upselling or irrelevancies Very nice!

If I could give negative stars I would…read more After being sold to another company years ago (Dignity Memorial, based in Houston Texas, which happens to be the world's largest funeral/cemetery/crematory chain), Cascade Memorial became focused on profit, not service. Not alerting families of this change or giving them any chance to go over new or "needed" paperwork (on their end), when they sold out. While this may have been a smooth transition for most, for others, it's caused upset, acute distress, frustration, extreme anxiety and overwhelming emotional dysregulation. At a time in families lives, a company like this, should be helping guide and ease their grieving process... not add to the heartbreak and worsen the pain. Being in this business requires a level of compassion that Cascade Memorial clearly lacks. Staff have lied to both families and state offices about paperwork needing to be filed. Lack of accountability is an understatement. Email threads, phone calls, paper trails and learning the history of this company being sued for similar reasons (they will be hearing from more attorneys and possible news outlets soon) has been beyond shocking and traumatic. Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult challenges someone will face, and to "hold" a body for over not just one but two months?! Is disgusting, shameful, abhorrent, evil and when it comes down to it, inexcusable. This company should be ashamed of what they are putting some families through and I will make sure that I never, ever recommend this place. Cascade Memorial and frankly, the other South Sound Region places Dignity Memorial owns (just to be safe) have been black listed from anywhere I will recommend patients and families. I am disgusted and disappointed and hope that someday, this place can change for the better... but for now, this review is to warn others to stay away, change memorials or at least be aware of the pain and suffering they are causing. The recent things they have said and done shouldn't be legal, and frankly, that'll be run by an attorney as well. I wouldn't be surprised if they have this comment taken down, because it doesn't just speak truth, but it threatens an image that they are failing to uphold and like most "big box" type companies, they like to make these kinds of "problems" (because that's all this seems to be to them, not about an actual PERSON) disappear. The deceased are not paperwork, grieving families are not problems to be managed, and human dignity should never become collateral damage in the pursuit of profit.

Sabrina was compassionate, patient and professional at a time when I was advised that a family…read moremember had passed away which happened to be the same time my husband was dying. Not only were there prices reasonable but helped with finding the details needed for the family member's burial. I will always be grateful to Sabrina and Dilara for the much needed help they provided not to mention answering my many, many emails quickly and promptly. They made it look so easy but am sure that in reality that is not the case. Nonetheless, I really appreciate them helping at a very difficult time.

They were perfect. Very reasonable prices, half of whet the Neptune Society charged where I…read morestupidly went first (check the BBB on them if you are interested). Elemental does not try to make you buy anything. No upselling. Kind people. Extra procedures beyond legal requirements to confirm the ashes you receive are of your loved one. For most people, finding a funeral home/crematory is not something we often do. We are vulnerable, often grieving when arranging for these services. You can trust Elemental.

Sunset Hills Memorial Park & Funeral Home provided thoughtful and professional service during an…read moreincredibly difficult time for our family. The staff were attentive, organized, and genuinely caring, making what could have been an overwhelming process much more manageable. The facilities are peaceful, well-maintained, and create a comforting atmosphere for honoring and remembering our loved one. We truly felt that our family's needs were understood and that our loved one was treated with the utmost dignity. A special thank you to Celebrant Stu Schell, who conducted the service with warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. His guidance and presence made the ceremony even more meaningful and helped our family feel supported throughout. We are also very grateful to Taelin and Pat, whose kindness, attention to detail, and thoughtful care ensured everything went smoothly and eased our burden during this difficult time. Overall, Sunset Hills, along with Stu Schell, Taelin, and Pat, made a very challenging time a little easier, and we are sincerely thankful for their support and compassion.

This beautiful funeral home is a landmark in Bellevue, having been around for a long time, and…read morebeing the resting place to many in this community. They have various types of plots and mausoleums, and their new building is much larger and modern, with multiple rooms, large reception hall, and ample parking. The staff were very professional and helped the experience feel organized and streamlined. I appreciated them bringing us umbrellas when it started to rain, and some even gave up their own umbrellas for the guests, despite this gesture soaking them in the rain instead. We felt very respected and cared for during the entire event, and the tech (like mics, tv, audio) were prepared well and of high quality, and did not take away from the eulogies and mourning experience.

A loved one passing is emotionally devastating to say the least. Unfortunately when this happens…read morethere are many things which must still be handled regardless of one's grief, which are time sensitive. This includes finding a final resting place, or a place which will do the cremation depending on the wishes of a loved one. Having something pre planned is ideal, but not always done ahead of time. When my mother died it was within a few weeks after she moved from Santa Fe to Seattle. Because of this we were left scrambling to find a funeral home. I tried doing a Google and Yelp search of funeral homes and found that this task, which one would have thought would be simple, was anything but. You don't want to use some shady company, and it was amazing how many sketchy places came up in my search. I literally spent all night trying to find somewhere that I thought would be appropriate, but keep coming up with a lot of recommendations which I felt were anything but. Finally Cedar Lawns hit my radar and they were who I went with. Roxanne helped me through a very difficult time, and she did so in a manner which was both compassionate and stress free. They arranged to have my mom's remains transferred from the hospital to their care for cremation. Took care of notifying social security, handling the death certificate and answered innumerable questions. I know that this is something which all funeral homes are responsible for doing, but I am sure that many of them could easily use your grief to upsell you into services you don't want. This was not the case, and she never rushed me into making a decision. The details were handled smoothly and efficiently and I never once worried about how her remains were being handled. She was wonderful to work with and if you ever need to use a funeral home I highly recommend this one and Roxanne in particular. Although we had our mother cremated, if she had wished to be buried I think she would have approved of resting in their cemetery, which is well tended, peaceful and quiet despite being in Redmond. My father is 91 and suffers from dementia and prostrate cancer, so I am fairly certain I will be needing a funeral home in the near future as much as I hate to say it. At least this time I will know exactly where to go to make a difficult time less stressful.

My Danish Great Uncle lived in the area and was buried here in 1969. Recently my Wyoming cousin was…read morevisiting and we decided to visit the grave. The staff at the on-site funeral home was very helpful in helping us locate the grave. (see pic). The cemetary is very well maintained and landscaped. Uncle Peter is in a good place!

This is where my parents chose for their final resting place. 3 months ago, my mom passed away and…read moreJulie Lundquist has been a huge help in assisting with the process. From picking out the urn, designing the stone and to plan the placement, Julie has been very patience and informative. My dad changed his mind a few times and not only she did not rush us, she understood how difficult the situation and has been very patience with us. Once mom stone is complete, we can finally place her where she wanted to be with a nice view of Seattle. Thank You, Julie.

Very cool experience. We came for my Bruce Lee birthday bash and we're excited to see the respect…read morepaid to the man. But I was actually just as moved by Chief Seattle's daughters grave. Also, many of the monuments in this park are massive, I have literally never seen anything like it.

I have no qualms with the Woodinville Cemetery itself. After many years of dishevel, new…read moremanagement had transformed it into a beautiful resting place for loved ones who had passed away. It had become one of the lovliest smaller cemeteries around the Puget Sound and Snohomish areas. What I found puzzling though, was the required measurements of the cemeteries headstones. They said that they had specific guidelines to the size. Mine started off in a fairly decent large size, but was literally cut down to much smaller dimensions that I had originally invisioned for my loved ones. It was disappointing, but I just needed to get that headstone made and placed over their grave. Pacific Coast Memorials did a superb job putting it together inspite of the difficult measurements they were given to work with. My husband and son were buried in the same casket and the same plot. After two years of waiting for it to be made, delivered and installed at the cemetery because of Covid, I noticed that so many of the other headstones were bigger. There were even monument size ones here and there. Why did they make me cut back my measurements so drastically? My headstone was swallowed up by hovering ones nearby. I just found out why! It's because we had purchased only one plot. At least they are both buried under a large apple tree....a fruit they mutually loved and a plot that was easily seen from the main street. I can drive by and spot their resting place immediately. All is forgiven!

For Memorial Day, the Daughters of the American Revolution Susan Woodin chapter sponsored an event…read morecalled "Woodinville Pioneers Come to Life!" which was a living tribute to honor some of Woodinville's earliest pioneers laid to rest there. The event was planned from 12 noon til 3pm and kicked off with the local Boy Scouts raising the American flag half mast to honor those Veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their service. The DAR organization had actors dressed in period-piece clothing that were scattered at the grave sites of Woodinville's founding fathers. In full garb, the actors shared the unique history of the pioneer's life they portrayed. Some of the characters I encountered were: Clara Teegarden, Woodinville's first school teacher, Susan Woodin, who founded Woodinville and Seneca Phyllis, a Union Civil War soldier, among many others. The actors did an amazing job staying in character while sharing each of their character's local history. The ladies at the DAR table were great - they welcomed visitors to the cemetery and explained what to expect during their cemetery walking tour. Many flyers were on the table that explained DAR and how to get involved with the organization. If any "future Daughter" was interested in tracing their genealogy back to a potential Revolutionary Patriot, DAR would be available to help. There were many children at the event who were engaged learning about the local history as well.....maybe it was because the DAR had trivia questions for the kids and if they answered correctly, received a cookie loot bag for their efforts. :) Nevertheless, the kids all seemed to have a good time. The Cemetery itself was beautifully manicured and well kept. Not a large piece of land, but I understand that plots are still available for purchase. There were many flowers on headstones and flags due to the holiday. Mother Nature cooperated with sun for most of the afternoon. Limited parking available. A fun and informative afternoon had by all.

My sister Kathy died during the Christmas Season. I wanted to bake cookies and drink egg nog with…read moreher not plan her funeral. I had no idea what to do and began calling funeral homes. To say they were creepy was an understatement. I dialed Evergreen-Washelli at Bothell and held my breath. Katrina Jacobson and I spoke for several minutes, but I knew after a minute or two I would use Evergreen-Washelli at Bothell to celebrate the life of my sister. Funeral director, Kevin Smith, put me at ease immediately despite the task of the necessary questioning. Kevin is a genuinely kind man whose demeanor is one of caring and grace. The level of professionalism shown by Kevin and Katrina was exemplary. I am not a fan of the traditional funeral nor was my sister. Kathy had a wonderful sense of humor and liked to laugh. Kevin and his staff have the broadminded view that allows one to tailor funeral services to make each event unique. Moreover, they were flexible and creative while planning Kathy's Life Celebration, offering creative ideas to make the celebration pertinent to Kathy's life and memorable to all who attended. I would recommend Evergreen-Washelli Bothell Life Celebrations to anyone in need of a kind and comforting place to find peace with the loss of a loved one.

Very kind and caring staff who are focused on making it easy for the family. Shonda is amazing and…read morereally went above and beyond for us. She made a sad planning event very pleasant.