Cremation Services
in Seattle and King County, WA
Our experienced professionals pride themselves on providing simple, easy-to-arrange cremation services to Seattle families at an affordable cost. Compare cremation costs and save up to 80%.
We’re With You Every Step of the Way
Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to guide you through all aspects of arranging a cremation service.
Arrangements
Online arrangements are simple and affordable. You can review all of the available options from the comfort and privacy of your own home and provide your billing details online. Everything can be easily completed in 15 minutes or less.
Transfer
At the time of need, our professional staff will respond as soon as possible to the place of passing to bring the deceased into our care. We are usually able to arrive to the location within one or two hours inside our service area.
Documentation
We’ll email you the required paperwork to easily authorize cremation online. No need to print, fax, or mail. Upon filing the death certificate we’ll secure a cremation permit and schedule the cremation as soon as possible.
Return
When the cremation is complete we’ll arrange for the return or disposition of the cremated remains. We offer shipping via USPS Priority Mail Express, hand delivery within our local service area, or disposition by scattering at sea.
About Us
Western Cremation Alliance is a trusted provider of cremation services to families in Seattle and King County, WA. We provide affordable and caring cremation services to the many Washington families who prefer a simple yet dignified cremation option. Whether you’re looking for a direct cremation or are planning ahead we’re here to help make this difficult process a little easier for you and your family. Call our cremation service specialists today for pricing and to learn how to begin the planning process.
What does a Seattle cremation cost?
The average cost for a direct cremation in Washington is $1,570 and ranges up to $4,165. We compiled this Seattle cremation cost table in 2020.
| Western Cremation Alliance | $994 |
|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Funeral Home | $4,315 |
| Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home | $3,690 |
| Greenwood Memorial Park | $3,215 |
| Bonney-Watson Funeral Home | $2,950 |
| Edline-Yahn Funeral Chapel | $2,715 |
| Cedar Lawns Funeral Home | $2,535 |
| Butterworth Funeral Home | $2,240 |
| Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home | $2,195 |
| Forest Lawn Funeral Home | $1,945 |
| Marlatt Funeral Home | $1,920 |
$994 Simple Cremation
We provide a simple direct cremation package that can be arranged online or over the phone. No funeral home visits or sales pitches. Our simple cremation package includes everything you need:
What Our Families Are Saying
Meet Our Team
Adrien Hunter
Owner & Managing Funeral Director
Adrien Hunter is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Mt. Hood Community College in 2008 with an Associates of Applied Science in Funeral Service Education. For over a decade, Adrien has been serving Pacific Northwest families with dignity and pride. In his free time, Adrien enjoys live music, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Seattle Cremation Information
Nine out of ten Seattle families choose cremation for a variety of religious, philosophic, economic, and environmental reasons. Many simply feel that cremation affords them a more comfortable pathway toward a closure harmonious with their lifestyle.
Where are you located? Can I come in to make arrangements?
Where do I get a copy of a death certificate in Seattle?
To order a death certificate in Seattle contact the Office of Vital Statistics. Call 206-897-4551 or visit 908 Jefferson St, 2nd Floor, Seattle, WA 98104. Certified copies cost $25.00 each. Detailed ordering information is available here. Death certificates filed by Western Cremation Alliance may be ordered online using this form for up to one year from the date of death.
How do I publish a newspaper obituary in Seattle?
What are the laws for scattering ashes in Washington?
You can scatter cremated remains on any private land with permission. To scatter on National Park land you need permission from the Chief Park Ranger. For state trust uplands you need permission from the regional manager. You should scatter ashes on the ground at least 100 yards from any trail, road, building, or waterway. Memorial markers are not permitted and publicity of the scattering is not allowed.
You may scatter in the Puget Sound, Lake Washington, or any navigable inland waterway under state control. You may also scatter at sea outside the 3-mile limit enforced by the EPA. Such scatterings should be reported to the Seattle administrator of the EPA within 30 days. Call 206-553-1200 or write 1200 Sixth Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101.
Washington State Ferries also allow scattering. Please provide 3-5 days notice for a scattering memorial service. Ceremonies can only take place during non-peak sailing times & if weather conditions permit. Ashes must be in a biodegradable container. To find out more contact the Seattle WSF administrator at (206) 264-3554.
What help is available with cremation costs in Seattle?
The county runs its own indigent cremation program and in some cases may pay for a direct cremation. For more information contact the King County Medical Examiner’s Office. Call (206) 731-3232 or visit 908 Jefferson St, Seattle, WA 98104.
Veterans and their dependents may receive some benefits. Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent is the Veterans cemetery nearest to Seattle. Interment and the grave marker are free of charge to an eligible veteran and dependents. For more information contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-827-1000.
Our Service Areas
Seattle Metro Area
King County, Kitsap County, Pierce County, Snohomish County, and Thurston County, WA
Portland/Vancouver Metro Area
Clackamas County, Multnomah County, and Washington County, OR and Clark County, WA
