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 to ACRS & SPL   for hosting us and lawyer Emily Tyson-Shu for the first installment of our Ducks in a Row se...
04/01/2026

Many thanks to ACRS & SPL for hosting us and lawyer Emily Tyson-Shu for the first installment of our Ducks in a Row series, Estate Planning. We're glad to bring this vital program to your Club Bamboo members in Chinese and Vietnamese. See you in June for the next class!

Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all our trans siblings! For PMA and The Co-op Funeral Home, our trans staff are a vital...
03/31/2026

Happy Trans Day of Visibility to all our trans siblings! For PMA and The Co-op Funeral Home, our trans staff are a vital and public-facing part of the work we do. We deeply understand the need for those we serve to feel seen and safe. We have Designated Agent forms available on our website, so you can ensure those who know and love YOU oversee your deathcare. You can also put your wishes in writing directly on a Disposition Authorization form.

Whether it is providing dignified and respectful deathcare, or offering low-cost tissue retrieval services for gender-affirming surgeries, you will be cared for by folks who understand your needs. Find us and say hi at TransPride June 26th!

Big thank you to Horizon House and the ever inspirational  Nancy Niedzielski for having us last week to discuss eco-frie...
03/23/2026

Big thank you to Horizon House and the ever inspirational Nancy Niedzielski for having us last week to discuss eco-friendlier deathcare! We love coming to visit.

We're looking forward to more education tomorrow at ACRS as we kick off another Ducks in a Row series in partnership with Seattle Public Library, bringing our program to the Chinese (Mandarin and Cantonese) and Vietnamese speaking communities.

02/23/2026

Our Terracon takeaway? Transparency! Throughout the two-day conference earlier this month, a theme emerged across panels and speeches, beyond natural organic reduction. Extolled over again was the honesty and integrity of host . We're as thrilled to have a partnership with the Auburn-based provider as the WA-State industry at large.

This video features Return Home's Mandy Stafford, head of partnerships; educator Joél Simone, ; The Co-op Funeral Home's managing funeral director Chris Ronk; multi-hyphenate Nicole Steinberg .me.not.doula ; PMA's Port Townsend partner David Bradley, owner of Bradley-Kosec; and extraordinaire Brian Flowers .

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.

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2011 1st Avenue N
Seattle, WA
98109

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

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