When I lost my husband to a massive heart attack on February 4 2024, I was trying to get…read moreeverything done alone and was so grateful for Miranda who was so helpful to me. After receiving the many forms needed to proceed and arrange for his honors ceremony, I was told that she no longer worked for them and that was when the nightmare began, I was completely ignored and when I called to turn in my paperwork with Cady, I was informed that they had already done the service and his ashes weren't there and I should just move on. They then blocked my calls and refused to further communicate with me, nor offer an apology for anything. I strongly recommend that you NEVER USE THIS COMPANY AND INFORM YOUR FAMILY AND FRIENDS TO AVOID THEM AT ALL COST.

Our family is extremely grateful for their patient, diligent, and compassionate care of our loved…read moreone. We appreciated their honesty and efficient work, making us feel safe at a very vulnerable time. Highly recommend.

I never expected to need a funeral home and called Marlatt based on a recommendation. Carl Marlatt…read morewas beyond amazing. He was incredibly professional, kind and caring during one of the worst times of my life. He and his staff were so thoughtful. I can't imagine anything they could have done better. I highly recommend them.

Marlatt funeral help me through a difficult process. My mom passed away on Christmas Day 2020,…read moreCarl, the director, was very responsive when i called even on the holiday. They were kind and on top of all that needed to be done. While he was away, I was assign a dedicated person, Laura, who was also very kind and responsive whether it was there Urn or things I needed, she was always receptive and got death certificates for me, etc. They also cremated my grandson 14 years ago. I am absolutely pleased with their services.

TLDR/ Price: Reasonable, Service: Exemplary, Verdict: Worthwhile Option…read more Losing a loved one is the most difficult time in a persons life. My husband recently lost his mother after a long battle with health issues. She was left with very little money and so we had to cover the costs associated with her death. We searched for the most reasonably priced option around our area and asked for recommendations from friends and family. Personal Alternative was both recommended to us by two different family members and came up online as a reasonably priced option. A higher cost funeral home actually recommended them to us as well. The staff made the process easy, walking us through the steps and options with regards to cremation, and how my mother-in-law's remains would be taken care of. Even picking up her urn and signing the final paperwork was a relatively simple process that was made much more bearable by the competency and consideration of the staff on site. Don't believe the negative reviews, they seem to have been written from a place of deep grief, and do not seem to reflect the true nature of this business. If you decide to go with Personal Alternative, they are a good option for when cost is a factor and even when it isn't, the caring staff and expedient process can make a hard time a little less hard.

Unfortunately, I needed to use their services, and I'm happy I found them. We called around several…read moreplaces to get an idea of services and pricing. They blow most of their competitors out of the water by several hundred dollars. I talked with Sasha, who was well-versed in these matters and had answers to every conceivable concern I brought up. Losing a loved one can be overwhelming and automatically comes with a long to-do list. It was great to know they had this part of the long list, which gave me peace of mind.

I'm in awe that there's not many positive reviews for WA Cremations Center. This review is purely…read morefor Sasha! Not paid or sponsored by the way. With the circle of life, we all experience a loved ones passing. Sasha was amazing from start to finish! She answered any questions we had, even if they were some odd ones. This was our first "rodeo" on planning a service; so we were completely clueless! Sasha was very knowledgeable, personable and guided us through the entire process. Sasha was very patient and gladly repeated herself. Not only was she dealing with myself, but my other two sisters as well. Due to some family matters, we were on a time crunch. From my initial google search to calling in- the arrangements were all done and complete in 2 days! On the day of, she greeted us and even helped us set up. My family is Buddhist, so we had a service that reflected that. Sasha was respectful and catered to all our needs/wants/wishes. Sasha definitely made a horrible experience a pleasant one. Although I do not wish to go through this experience again, it is inevitable. I would definitely go with WA Cremations Center again because of Sasha! She does an overall fantastic job and is even there for moral support! I will also add that out of the 2 other places we considered- WA Cremations Center was the most affordable.

To say that my dealings with Washington Cremation Center in Kent Washington has been a nightmare is…read morean understatement. I went in there to get a quote for my son to be cremated, only to be told and extensively higher rate then on website. When I came back  to question that higher rate- it was relayed to me that they have another funeral businesses in this facility. I was given the wrong rate- We made an arrangement and my youngest son picked a red urn off the display case that had a little scratch on the lid and said that we wanted one of that color. I was told everything would be ready to pick up by Monday the 21st. After not hearing from the facility, I called on Wednesday the 23rd left a message, in a return call received an hour later. Melissa told me that my son's remains were ready to pick up but they were waiting for the death certificate from the medical examiner's office they should have it by the end of the day and that I was okay to come by Thursday morning to pick up. Thursday afternoon the 24th, at 1 in the afternoon I pick up my son's remains, that were placed in the display urn with the scratch on it, and informed that the death certificate would not be available for 17 weeks but they could mail me a pending maybe Friday!!!! Why I was told something completely opposite- no one could tell me :( I was given misinformation over and over again. This is a horrible thing for somebody who's lost a child to have to deal with, and there is no way that I would ever recommend anybody to use this service. Then you place my son's remains in a USED DISPLAY URN !!! Are you serious!!!!! What the hell is wrong with people? Making a buck THAT IMPORTANT??. Toni Mills

This was a pleasant experience. I needed to have a relative cremated and was on a very low budget…read more They called me back in a timely manner, gave me a great price for cremation, and came and picked up my loved one quickly. I would recommend these folks to everyone who is looking for cremation and a great price. They were very sympathetic to my state of mind and I didn't need to do anything. Would use them again for all my loved ones.

I never like writing a bad review. My mother passed away just over two weeks ago. Received her…read moreashes today, with no notice they were coming. Sadly, this company does NOT help with the death certificate. it has been a nightmare try to get them. I am overwhelmed and they were no help. it should be part of the package. i will say that the two young ladies I dealt with on the phone, in the beginning we're nice. They should advise us that they will not help with the death certificates. I will not use or recommend them. No family should have to go through what we are enduring.

One of the benefits of aging is the certainty that your choices align with your values. I chose…read moreEarth Funeral for myself because of this. I have spent my adult life supporting many nature charities, and for an Earth funeral to be my final act is fitting. The process was extremely easy to complete, and I am secure in knowing this last milepost will leave the impression I wish upon the earth.

The whole process was very easy and helpful. Questions were answered simply, with straight talk and…read moreinformation. I appreciated the caring nature of Christine V. And Vince L. I'm so glad I made this choice for many reasons. It's nice to know my wishes will be respected and my loved ones won't have any worries.

My twin sister was in Hospice with terminal cancer in Seattle, We knew that her death was imminent…read morebut I live 1500 miles away and I could not be there with her and her family to help with the necessary arrangements. I called Western Cremation and spoke to Adrien. He was so knowledgeable. He walked me through the process. His empathy, professionalism and calm demeanor was a godsend! Western took care of everything: the transport of my sister, her cremation, the delivery of the ashes to her family, dealing with the coroner, the necessary reporting to the government and the ordering of the death certificates. The loss of a loved one is never painless, but Western was there for us during a very trying and tragic time, easing the loss. We appreciate all the they did and we recommend them wholeheartedly.

I was very apprehensive about ordering such an important and delicate matter on line. I contacted…read morethem once my Mom passed. They took care of everything! It was a difficult time but Western Cremation Alliance took over and handled everything seamlessly. I was able to just grieve for my Mom.

They were perfect. Very reasonable prices, half of whet the Neptune Society charged where I…read morestupidly went first (check the BBB on them if you are interested). Elemental does not try to make you buy anything. No upselling. Kind people. Extra procedures beyond legal requirements to confirm the ashes you receive are of your loved one. For most people, finding a funeral home/crematory is not something we often do. We are vulnerable, often grieving when arranging for these services. You can trust Elemental.

A very thoughtful service…read more The whole process was handled with care and sympathy. Exactly what we needed during a very challenging moment for our family'.

They helped me with an oversized client years ago. Excellent service for my firm. I recommend…read morethem often.

Utterly incompetent. I said, "B-A-R-N, as in Nancy, E-S". When he read it back to me, he read the…read moresurname as "Barnes-Nancy". Holy Sh*t. MANY more anecdotes like this, from the *24 minute* phone call to fill out my loved one's death certificate (a death cert is HALF A PAGE, because the bottom half is filled out by the doctor). Don't even ask me to describe trying to get him to the correct spelling of the name "pfeiffer." That was probably half the phone call. Phone manner like an automaton with a dying battery, sounded like he was half asleep, or high, or....I don't even know. He did not sound well. No affirmative feedback to let me know he had heard me or that he was receiving the information - no basic phone etiquette. No basic human interaction skills. I kept having to say "hello? are you still there? did you get that?" It was EXHAUSTING and upsetting. I could go on and on and on. But I am distraught reliving the experience to write this review.

first, an acknowledgement and response to previous mourners who had bad experiences here, and left…read moredetailed reviews to describe - i am Truly sorry, both for your losses, and your troubles in times of heartbreak. upon reading the accounts, i hesitated to proceed with visiting my loved one's site! i was scared, reading them the night before my trip out to the cemetery. however, this was my experience: indeed, the restroom for the bereaved is a porta potty in back of the building. it was super clean and well maintained, however. so it's not the ritz. it is kent, wa, lol. my assumption is that the office is the front of someone's home, and if they don't want to share their private restroom with the public at large, so be it. i spoke with ms. peggy over the phone three times over five days before i ventured out there. the first time, she listened well, was concerned, practical, and helpful. the second time i called she seemed slightly more to the point/no nonsense. the third time i spoke to her, on the morning of my travel, she was once again engaged and helpful. i stopped by the office to see her on site. she was nice. i got lost on foot. she sent someone out in a truck to redirect me, without me having to embarrassingly call and ask. that was very sweet. i stopped in to see her again twice more because i left to get flowers, then returned, and by the time i departed for real, i felt like i was chatting with an auntie. she's a good lady. everyone's human. everyone has bad days. unfortunately, even those who do work in sensitive fields. the cemetery was immaculate, and birds were everywhere, singing and quite at home. some beautiful robins. i heard birds of prey overhead. the cemetery is tucked away in a quiet neighborhood, off the beaten path, where seemingly no one would go without personal reason. i felt as ok as i could leaving my loved one here, with the company of the birds, and, i am told, other wildlife, even deer, and ms peggy overseeing the property. i felt welcomed (and was encouraged) to return as often as i could or would like to, and i think peggy might even remember me if i did/when i do.

Very nice spot up the mountain with good cool breeze and a lot birds…read more Clean A lot of space to drive and park.