I just want to let anyone thinking of using Funeral Alternatives to ask for Lyndsie she was very…read moreprofessional and kind. she went over and beyond her duties. by doing everything we asked for. The funeral place was very clean and well decorated. She helped us with arranging a Military Service, by given of the flag and by having Taps played at the funeral.the body was outstanding. They did an awesome job on him , He seemed like he was sleeping. she took care of everything. The Vaule was just right. Thank you so much Lyndise and everyone that was involve.

We were looking to plan our cremation and met with Lucia Malo. She was very helpful explaining the…read moreprocess and our options. The prices quoted were within our budget. We signed a contract and were pleased with the outcomes. When we had some questions after the meeting, Lucia was quick to respond and gave the information we needed.

I had this establishment prepare my wife for burial. They waited for seven days to embalm her. I…read morepurchased a dress similar to what she had worn in life and asked that they apply some make up and so something with her hair. As John opened the casket he said, "I just want her to be perfect for you.", the body in that box looked NOTHING like my wife. Her hair was just pulled back and her face looked like someone else. A friend who had 40 years in the funeral home business including embalming and all phases of funeral services and body preparation told me the service they performed was a complete disaster. When you don't embalm immediately the blood coagulates or clots in the arterial system and no amount of pressure can satisfactorily perfuse the body. Joseph the owner informed me that they didn't have anyone available to work over the weekend but that isn't my problem. Then John, who employee assigned to actually carry off the funeral informed me that they don't have anyone on staff to do the cosmetics but I know there are others available to perform this task and his statement is a lie. This company is shoddy at best and downright incapable of performing even the most basic of tasks associated with funeral preparation.

Jill has been wonderful to work with. I've never had to arrange something for a loved one and she…read morewas extremely patient answering all my questions. We asked her to put on a traditional dress on my grandmother and she did her absolute best and did a wonderful job honoring my grandmother. Truly felt like a family friend taking care of my loved one

My grandmother's desire was to pre-pay for her funeral expenses prior to her death. This is, of…read morecourse, something that is common. Long story short, my grandmother paid for what she believed was the total cost of her funeral expenses using Mills & Mills. However, upon our arrival to Mills & Mills shortly after my grandmother's death, Mills & Mills told us that there would be additional costs to pay, totaling more than $1,500. They showed us that on my grandmother's contract that certain things were not mentioned. However, the things that they said were not mentioned on the contract... these are things that are required of all burials. I explained to Mills & Mills that we would not be paying for these added expenses. My statement to their staff was: "My grandmother's intent was to pre-pay for ALL of her funeral expenses, not just some of them. This is exactly what she believed she did. If she were alive today, and if she were sitting at this table with us, she'd be very angry that you're asking us for more money." After stating the above to Mills & Mills, they decided to remove the charge for this item / service. Their response to what I shared was very agreeable. For this, I was very thankful. It was already a very emotional day for us. If the above had not occurred, we would have had a very positive experience with Mills & Mills. Most everything else was done very professionally, and with great sensitivity to our family's loss. So, what could have been a 4 or 5 star experience for us ended up being 3 stars.

I was out of town for a week, on returning I found out my spouse had purchased a +$8000 funeral…read morepackage from the Littlerock location while I was gone. In short order (less than 72 hours) she was taken by EMT for a mental health evaluation. Funeral counselors guide grieving people through the funeral process; however, they also should be trained to identify and not take advantage of those in a mental health crisis. Giving away personal items and planning for your own death In Secret are indicators of a suicidal ideation. In this case the sales office took advantage of her, resulting in her signing the contract. Hopefully they have a recission period...but that may have passed as well.

Wife died just the other day Diane is amazing I would give 20 stars if I could She has helped with…read moreall arrangements over phone I could not have done this without her

They were promptly and on time to reply to my message and they were very upfront with their quote…read morebut I'm going to shop around you know if it's up to me you just bearing me at the back 40

My mother passed away on May 19, 2019 and my dad and I decided to use Mills and Mills Funeral Home…read moreand we're so glad that we did. From the beginning to the end of the process, we were treated with respect and compassion. Everyone there was wonderful but I have to single out Tiffany Marone, the funeral director who was there 24/7 for us no matter how busy she was. My phone calls and emails were returned promptly and she even went out of her way, coming in early (a couple times) to scan family pictures for us to use at Mom's Celebration of Life (that we had at another location). We ended up buying 5 Urns online and Tiffany took the time to transfer the ashes into them so we wouldn't have to handle them. I would definitely recommend Mills and Mills for your loved ones. I hope we don't need to use them again for a long time but when we do, we will go here. Can't say enough good things about them, would give them 10 stars if I could.

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial® professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

If I could give zero stars, I would. My husband & I put a…read moresmall silver Christmas tree on his mom's grave for the holidays. It was an artificial tree in an 8" pot with no ornaments or glass. My sister in law was there to place flowers on loved ones graves and watched the workers pick up his mom's tree and toss it into the back of their truck, breaking the pot. My husband went to rescue the little tree & ask why they did that, they handed him their "rules". We have already read their rules but I've enclosed a copy of the part that states you can have artificial flowers or a plant in a pot that is no more than 12", which is exactly what the little tree was. I contacted Woodlawn and received a response was rude and accusatory showing no empathy or compassion . I've enclosed screenshots of their response. If this is a family operated business, I feel sorry for their family. Treating people like that during one of the hardest times in their lives, especially during the holidays is unacceptable.

When I chose Woodlawn for our family's service when my husband died in 2020 I was pleased with the…read morecare and concern during a time of enormous grief and loss. I appreciated their flexibility and understanding for the varied needs of families experiencing the loss of a loved one. I noticed that the graves displayed personal possessions meaningful to the family of the deceased. These items reflected the family's cultural and religious values which indicated the empathy and concern of the staff. The display of toys on the graves of the children was poignant and arranged with love. At the time of my husband's death I specifically asked permission to have a garden flag of his university placed close to his grave marker because it was meaningful to both of us. My request was honored without questions and with a depth of understanding that I appreciated. My concern is that a change in the cemetery was obvious when I visited my husband's grave recently. The flag was gone on his grave and most of the personal possessions on other graves were removed including the toys and keepsakes on the children's graves. In comparison to my initial impression of the cemetery the current appearance is uniform and sterile. After speaking to the manager I learned that they have decided to enforce a list of rules because some visitors felt that the personal possessions looked "unseemly." My concern is that there was a lack of communication with the families whose loved ones are buried at Woodlawn. In this age of technology it is likely that email addresses would provide a way to communicate this policy change in a thoughtful and caring manner. Facebook is not a helpful alternative since not everyone is on it. Whatever happened to your practice of empathy and tolerance?

The pain of losing a loved one should not be coupled with disturbing stories, particularly ones…read morethat are very loosely related to topics at hand. Ron Larson was helping my family plan final arrangements for a departed family member. The kids were talking about how much our dearly departed loved his children. Ron chimes in that not all fathers love their children and tells us in graphic detail about a video he saw online from a girl who was born although her mother had tried to abort her. WTF? Was I in the twilight zone? He ignoried everyones discomfort and described how it had failed and what it caused. I am sure his coworkers are good funeral directors and to Ron's credit he didn't hard sell us, the cremation was done on time, but he was disturbing and told too many personal uncomfortable stories. (another about about a neighbor girl whose alcoholic father used to beat her and how later she drowned in her families jacuzzi). This review is mine alone. The other family members for some reason accepted that "things in small towns are done differently", they had other things to think about, but I had never had an experience like this before.

From the owner: McComb & Wagner Funeral Home has been the longest running funeral home in Mason County celebrating…read more121 years. We have helped many families during this difficult time. Our Tumwater office is a place that we can meet families in the outlining counties. That office hours is by appointment only.

This is one of the most beautiful cemeteries in Tumwater. I tend to go to cemeteries to…read morecontemplatively sort out the inner tumult of my mind. It helps when I'm surrounded by an atmosphere of solemnity, beauty and peace. The cemetery is near a relatively busy road, so there is some atmospheric noise - but the trees, small roads and park benches are extremely comforting. I highly recommend Oddfellows.

From the owner: A Historical Public Cemetery and Mausoleum…read more Welcome to Odd Fellows Memorial Park! We are a non-profit cemetery that is available for public use. We specialize in cremation and memorial services. Our park also offers memorial services for your pets. Contact us today for more information or to set an appointment!

Paul and the staff at Funeral Alternatives were absolutely amazing. We lost our daughter and they…read moremade everything as easy as possible on us. They picked her up the same day as she passed from the hospital. Once they had her, they took hand prints and footprints. We were able to take those home and include them in her memory box. They also gave us the medallion that identified her and my husband now wears it as a keepsake. The staff at Funeral Alternatives provided their services for our infant daughter for free and this was incredibly meaningful after our loss. They even took the steps to help us figure out how to travel internationally with her ashes. I could not recommend their services enough. They are kind, compassionate, and understanding. I am so grateful to everyone at Funeral Alternatives.

On 8/5/19 my fiancé and I walked into the doors of Funeral Alternatives of Washington. We were in…read moreshambles that day. That weekend we had just loss our infant son at 4 months old. Paul, worked with us and gave us the run down. He made sure we understood every aspect of what was going on. When it was time to view our son DJ before his cremation and services, they prepared him with the utmost care. You could tell that they put their whole heart into having him ready for us. He was as handsome as the day he was born. Within 2 weeks of his passing we had his services. My family and I would highly recommend this place for any of your funeral needs. The care that was given was more than we expected.