People's Memorial

People's Memorial People’s Memorial Association is the trusted non-profit resource and thought-leader for funeral choice, education, and advocacy in Washington State.

OUR VALUES:

RESPECT: Serve the residents of Washington State with dignity and care. Honor the diversity of those we serve. COMPASSION: Seek to understand the circumstances and needs of families at time of loss. Provide Professional services that are appropriate, supportive and caring. INNOVATION: Effect positive change to benefit funeral consumers with accessible, efficient and quality services. COOPERATION: Work together with consumers, industry and government to strengthen the rights and expand the choices for end of life. ADVOCACY: Lead and be a voice for the rights and needs of all funeral consumers. SUSTAINABILITY: Conserve resources and respect the environment to ensure affordability and long-term viability. ETHICS: Maintain the highest standards. Be democratic, transparent and accountable in all aspects of our operations.

Many thanks are in order to the wonderful *68* donors who chose PMA as a Giving Tuesday recipient!! You all got us super...
12/08/2025

Many thanks are in order to the wonderful *68* donors who chose PMA as a Giving Tuesday recipient!! You all got us super super close to our goal, which is so amazing. If you're thinking of donating too, I'm leaving the page up! Let's get to $12,000 🎉

12/03/2025

Tomorrow might be Wednesday, but the giving doesn't have to stop! Our page will be up all month for those who need more time. Many, many thanks to everyone who's already contributed, it's been really heartening to see your support coming in.

Giving Tuesday is here! Ok, so it's tomorrow, but I figured while you're online already, why not let you know our donati...
12/01/2025

Giving Tuesday is here! Ok, so it's tomorrow, but I figured while you're online already, why not let you know our donation page is up and running. 🏃‍♂️🏃‍♂️ PMA truly exists thanks to our passionate members and supporters.

11/30/2025

As a nonprofit, People's Memorial in the midst of fundraising season. Exec Director Casey reflects on the full year that our members and supporters have made possible! ❤️ From legal advocacy, Trans Pride, spending time with NOR providers, and being featured in the local news (plus more) Casey has kept BUSY!

Shout out to our Gift Casket winner Elaine Main, a fellow funeral director extraordinaire! We auctioned this beautiful b...
11/17/2025

Shout out to our Gift Casket winner Elaine Main, a fellow funeral director extraordinaire! We auctioned this beautiful blue handmade piece (donated by former PMA alum Char Carpenter) full of tickets to local art experiences at last month's The After Party and it went to a good home -- still waiting for the photos of what you've done with it, Elaine! 😜

The work we do is made all the more better by the work our community does! So much gratitude to the wonderful individual...
11/10/2025

The work we do is made all the more better by the work our community does! So much gratitude to the wonderful individuals and organizations who move deathcare forward everyday in loving and empowering ways.



Photos by Alyssa Brandt at this year's The After Party PMA Fundraiser

In honor of the families and friends they've served over the past year, it's the privilege of The Co-op Funeral Home and...
10/29/2025

In honor of the families and friends they've served over the past year, it's the privilege of The Co-op Funeral Home and A Sacred Passing to make space for remembrance this November. Take some time to pause with us in a devoted setting. All are welcome to attend, in person or via Zoom. Register here: funerals.coop/rememberanceservice

A great time was had by all earlier this month at The After Party, a PMA fundraiser! Here's just a handful of our favori...
10/27/2025

A great time was had by all earlier this month at The After Party, a PMA fundraiser! Here's just a handful of our favorite photos capturing the night. The drinks flowed, the music jammed, and our end-of-life community partners all shined. Many thanks to everyone for making it a very special night.

We had a great time the past three Mondays out at Mercer Island Community & Events Center for our Ducks in a Row series....
10/21/2025

We had a great time the past three Mondays out at Mercer Island Community & Events Center for our Ducks in a Row series. PMA Comms Director Rachel clearly got real concerned for attendees during her Funeral Options presentation! 🤣

We're always thrilled to have Rebecca from out for the Advance Directives portion (slide 2) (and shout out to lawyer Emily Tyson-Shu for the Estate Planning Intro, sad we missed snapping a pic!)

Let us know if your group or org is interested in having PMA provide Deathcare education! In person or Zoom.

You've heard of gift baskets... But what about a Gift Casket?! That's right, for The After Party on October 4th, we'll b...
09/25/2025

You've heard of gift baskets... But what about a Gift Casket?! That's right, for The After Party on October 4th, we'll be auctioning off this sky blue, handcrafted, recycled wood casket, full of gift cards, good wine, and other goodies! (Chris Ronk, funeral director extraordinaire not included 😜) Tell all your spooky friends their dream of having a casket for decor can be achieved! Or, if bringing it home isn't your thing, the winner can also elect to donate it to a family in need. Come try your bidding luck next Saturday 10/4! Tickets on sale now, link in bio

It's official -- we're throwing a party and you're invited! We've asked our friends Recompose, Return Home, Resting Wate...
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?

Twas the month of all Hallows and nothing to do when all of a sudden your invite came throughWhat’s this, a party to lea...
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

Address

2011 1st Avenue N
Seattle, WA
98109

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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