A sudden death of a loved one or losing a family member to sickness can be devastating. Some families may not be financially prepared to pay for funeral expenses or burial plots. In Washington, a complete funeral service can cost more than $5,000, and there are other costs associated with death, including legal and estate fees, death certificates and obituaries. Thankfully, we offer affordable cremation services at the Cremation Society of Washington.
Our team is available around the clock to help families make arrangements. We also understand how overwhelming and difficult it can be to make decisions, which is why we make our process easier. Feel free to call our toll-free hotline or make the cremation arrangement online. Just fill out the form, and one of our funeral directors will contact you on the next steps.
We offer an all-inclusive cremation package that includes the services of an experienced funeral director. Our team will also acquire the permits and file all the required documents. We take care of everything, including transferring your loved one's remains into our care.
Cremation Society of Washington also strictly adheres to our operating procedures and policies to minimize or eliminate errors. Our team members are certified professionals trained to operate the cremation equipment. Additionally, we own all cremator equipment and implement identification in each stage of the cremation process.
You offer two cremation options discussed in more detail below.
A common type of cremation available in all 50 states, we use heat and flame to reduce your loved one's body to ashes. While our actual cremation process takes 1-3 hours, the entire cremation process can take weeks. After the death of your loved one, we advise you to contact us immediately so we can check on the availability of the medical examiner and start the process as soon as all the paperwork is ready. We will schedule the cremation as soon as possible so you can start with a memorial service to celebrate the life of your loved one.
Instead of flame, we use a combination of alkaline chemicals, pressure and heat to cremate your loved one's body. Also called aquamation or alkaline hydrolysis, this type of cremation is currently only available in 19 states, including Washington. Compared to fire-based, using chemicals and heat during cremation takes longer. It can take about 4 to 6 hours. We will place the ashes in a basic plastic urn, premium metal or a deluxe wood urn.
If a loved one has passed, please don't hesitate to contact the Cremation Society of Washington. Our compassionate team is always ready to help. Cremation Society of Washington makes it easy to preplan or prepay for your cremation. We have a four-step process.
We have a toll-free number you can call at your earliest convenience. Our team can discuss our process with you, or you can schedule a visit with our Advance Planners to get started. You can also preplan a cremation online as part of your estate plan.
After the appointment with one of our Advance Planners, we'll send or give you all the documents you need to fill out, complete and sign. Feel free to deliver the documents in person or send them online. Just make sure to affix your electronic signature. We'll file the death certificate once we have all the documents and schedule the fire-based or water-based cremation.
Our funeral director will review all submitted documents. Don't forget to also send us your wishes and if you have other requests for your loved one's cremation. We do try our best to accommodate wishes or requests.
If you need anything else, we'll always be here to help. Trust that your funeral director and our staff will be with you if you have questions or other concerns.
At Cremation Society of Washington, our goal is to make the process easier for our clients. We also understand not all families are ready to pay the costs associated with planning a cremation, which is why we're happy to offer financing and payment plans for eligible clients. We partner with a third-party provider to help our clients see personalized loan offers from various lenders. You can check if you qualify online and get approved right away.
We serve 10 counties in Western Washington, including King, Clark and Mason. Our team has been helping families since 2012, and we take pride in our commitment to providing affordable and compassionate service. If you need more information about cremation costs or are ready to make arrangements, please don't hesitate to get in touch with us.
Our team members are ready to help whenever you need us. We’ll be with you if you have questions before the planning process right until after the death has occurred and we’ve returned the ashes.
By choosing Cremation Society of Washington for your cremation funeral in Lakewood, you'll get a compassionate partner to help you navigate the delicate process of saying goodbye. With our easy online arrangements, eco-friendly options and compassionate staff, we're able to give you the support and guidance you need during this challenging time. If you're having trouble with the financial aspect of cremation prices in Lakewood, we can help. We can connect you with financing options to pay for cremation and memorial services, and we can provide travel protection for unexpected incidents that can arise during transport.
Reach out to us now to discuss your cremation needs in Lakewood. Let us provide the compassionate support and dignified service your loved one deserves. Embrace a meaningful farewell by choosing Cremation Society of Washington — where compassion meets professionalism.
