In the U.S., the average funeral cost (not including cemetery expenses) is over $6,500.* People's Memorial Association helps you significantly reduce this high expense.

People's Memorial Association (PMA) is a non-profit organization that has more than 69 years of experience helping individuals and families in Western and Central Washington avoid the confusion, sales pressure and high expense often associated with funeral arrangements. PMA provides education and advocacy for consumers regarding simple, dignified cremation and burial. You can become a member of PMA for one low lifetime membership fee that entitles you to discounted prices on arrangements at our contracted funeral homes and cemeteries.

Some 176,000 Washington state residents have entrusted their final arrangements to People's Memorial Association since its inception in 1939. People's Memorial Association currently has contracts with 13 funeral homes around the Puget Sound area as well as in Central Washington.

PMAdvantage:

  • No Sales Pressure
  • No Nonsense Pricing
  • Consumer Information
  • Third-Party Advocacy
  • Quality Assurance
*2004 price survey of the National Funeral Directors Association

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2008 Newsletter

The National Conference of the Funeral Consumer's Alliance will be June 26-28 on the campus of Seattle University.  

Olympia area Funeral Director Embezzles prepaid funeral funds. 

2007 Funeral Home Price Survey  Did you know that funeral prices can vary by 300 to 400% depending upon which funeral home you choose?

People's Memorial Funeral Co-op is our member owned funeral home that serves both  members and the general public. It is located at 1801 12th Ave on Capitol Hill.  Phone: 206-529-3800.  

King County Passes Cremation Tax!   As part of the 2008 Budget it added a $50 tax on cremation.  Contact your county council members and demand a hearing on this issue.   See Cremation Tax Website 

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