PLEASE READ! The last thing that I want to be doing during my moment of grief is writing a review…read more However, my experience with this place was so egregious that my conscience would bother me immensely if I thought for one moment that another grieving individual would come across this place and read only the good reviews and think this is a choice for them. I have lost many people in my life from grandparents to children and many others in between, and so I have had a lot of experience in this area. In my experience, people in the funeral services business are some of the kindest, most empathetic people out there. I always considered them angels on God's mission. If you feel that way too, stay as far away from this place as possible. Below is my complete experience with elemental cremation and burial, conversation verbatim, no edits: I research their website, read google and yelp reviews, decide to call them first: Elemental: may I help you? Me: I just found out my mother passed away, I found you online and after reading your reviews, I really hope that I have called the right place. Elemental: so you want some prices? (Note: this is verbatim. No "my condolences" no "I'm sorry for your loss", nothing). Me: um. I guess. Most importantly, I'd like to speak to someone about making arrangements and having her taken care of right away. She passed away at home, and my sister is there with her right now and I'm out of state. Elemental: so you want prices then? Me: wow. Um yeah i guess but thats not my main concern. My mom has been in the house with my sister awhile so i want to know how soon you can pick her up? .....Hello? Are you still there? Elemental: hold music playing. Me: hangs up call in complete shock. For the record, I am not an overly emotional, touchy-feely, kind of person. And so I really wasn't looking for a lot sympathy wise. But given the line of work they are in I expected a little bit more than what I got especially in comparison to all of my previous experiences. I cannot imagine anyone signs up to be treated like this on such a sad day in their life. I get it, I understand that they're in the business to make money and want to make sure they get paid, but if this is how they do it, that's really sad. There are so many wonderful, compassionate, amazing places out there doing this work. Places that find gentle and respectful ways to talk to you about money while also respecting your grief. I felt like that was 101 in this business, guess i was wrong. In other words, had I stayed away from elemental cremation & burial, I would not have had to take time out of everything else that needs to be done, to sit down and write a review about this awful place. But like i said, i can't risk someone else choosing this place after reading the glowing reviews i read. No one wants to send their loved ones off with people as disrespectful as this; And no dearly departed wants their loved ones left behind to be treated like this.

Sabrina was very caring and understanding throughout the whole process. She is wonderful, kind,…read moreunderstanding and acted with such grace. This was a horrible episode in my families life and Sabrina really helped us through it.

Yes, like so many others, I had to deal with the death of my youngest…read more "Eve" was gentle and intelligent, answering my questions and advising me the whole way. Flexible and a decent price, no upselling or irrelevancies Very nice!

I recently lost my partner of over 25 years and the decision to cremate was already there but where…read morewasn't. I was introduced to Cascade Memorial and was very grateful. Eve handled me and the process with kindness, integrity, and efficiently. When you are at your lowest it's nice to have someone with knowledge makes a huge difference while being gentle. I highly recommend them.

Elemental Cremation & Burial did everything they could possibly do to make the most difficult loss…read moreof a family member less daunting. They had stellar, quick, and efficient communication. They had a reassuring balance of professionalism and empathy. Their employee Dilara was especially exceptional - they were truly someone to lean on during this awful time. Emotionally, they were empathetic and caring in a very genuine way. Logistically, they handled all the details of our service in a clear, direct, and concise way. Being able to trust them made the process so much easier. Dilara also accommodated to our unique needs and requests - their flexibility and understanding went a long way in aiding our greiving process. Overall, Elemental is a commendable place to get these services done and Dilara is both a wonderful employee and human being.

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.

This beautiful funeral home is a landmark in Bellevue, having been around for a long time, and…read morebeing the resting place to many in this community. They have various types of plots and mausoleums, and their new building is much larger and modern, with multiple rooms, large reception hall, and ample parking. The staff were very professional and helped the experience feel organized and streamlined. I appreciated them bringing us umbrellas when it started to rain, and some even gave up their own umbrellas for the guests, despite this gesture soaking them in the rain instead. We felt very respected and cared for during the entire event, and the tech (like mics, tv, audio) were prepared well and of high quality, and did not take away from the eulogies and mourning experience.

Sunset Hills Memorial Park & Funeral Home provided thoughtful and professional service during an…read moreincredibly difficult time for our family. The staff were attentive, organized, and genuinely caring, making what could have been an overwhelming process much more manageable. The facilities are peaceful, well-maintained, and create a comforting atmosphere for honoring and remembering our loved one. We truly felt that our family's needs were understood and that our loved one was treated with the utmost dignity. A special thank you to Celebrant Stu Schell, who conducted the service with warmth, compassion, and sensitivity. His guidance and presence made the ceremony even more meaningful and helped our family feel supported throughout. We are also very grateful to Taelin and Pat, whose kindness, attention to detail, and thoughtful care ensured everything went smoothly and eased our burden during this difficult time. Overall, Sunset Hills, along with Stu Schell, Taelin, and Pat, made a very challenging time a little easier, and we are sincerely thankful for their support and compassion.

A loved one passing is emotionally devastating to say the least. Unfortunately when this happens…read morethere are many things which must still be handled regardless of one's grief, which are time sensitive. This includes finding a final resting place, or a place which will do the cremation depending on the wishes of a loved one. Having something pre planned is ideal, but not always done ahead of time. When my mother died it was within a few weeks after she moved from Santa Fe to Seattle. Because of this we were left scrambling to find a funeral home. I tried doing a Google and Yelp search of funeral homes and found that this task, which one would have thought would be simple, was anything but. You don't want to use some shady company, and it was amazing how many sketchy places came up in my search. I literally spent all night trying to find somewhere that I thought would be appropriate, but keep coming up with a lot of recommendations which I felt were anything but. Finally Cedar Lawns hit my radar and they were who I went with. Roxanne helped me through a very difficult time, and she did so in a manner which was both compassionate and stress free. They arranged to have my mom's remains transferred from the hospital to their care for cremation. Took care of notifying social security, handling the death certificate and answered innumerable questions. I know that this is something which all funeral homes are responsible for doing, but I am sure that many of them could easily use your grief to upsell you into services you don't want. This was not the case, and she never rushed me into making a decision. The details were handled smoothly and efficiently and I never once worried about how her remains were being handled. She was wonderful to work with and if you ever need to use a funeral home I highly recommend this one and Roxanne in particular. Although we had our mother cremated, if she had wished to be buried I think she would have approved of resting in their cemetery, which is well tended, peaceful and quiet despite being in Redmond. My father is 91 and suffers from dementia and prostrate cancer, so I am fairly certain I will be needing a funeral home in the near future as much as I hate to say it. At least this time I will know exactly where to go to make a difficult time less stressful.

My Danish Great Uncle lived in the area and was buried here in 1969. Recently my Wyoming cousin was…read morevisiting and we decided to visit the grave. The staff at the on-site funeral home was very helpful in helping us locate the grave. (see pic). The cemetary is very well maintained and landscaped. Uncle Peter is in a good place!

Very cool experience. We came for my Bruce Lee birthday bash and we're excited to see the respect…read morepaid to the man. But I was actually just as moved by Chief Seattle's daughters grave. Also, many of the monuments in this park are massive, I have literally never seen anything like it.

This cemetery is beautiful And well managed and manicured…read more The headstones here are so nice We saw a state police car parked in the cemetery so needless to say it is safe It was nice to come here and walk around Not trying to be morbid or anything Bruce Lee and Brandon Lee are buried here so we came to visit As it is top 30 things to do in Seattle

I have no qualms with the Woodinville Cemetery itself. After many years of dishevel, new…read moremanagement had transformed it into a beautiful resting place for loved ones who had passed away. It had become one of the lovliest smaller cemeteries around the Puget Sound and Snohomish areas. What I found puzzling though, was the required measurements of the cemeteries headstones. They said that they had specific guidelines to the size. Mine started off in a fairly decent large size, but was literally cut down to much smaller dimensions that I had originally invisioned for my loved ones. It was disappointing, but I just needed to get that headstone made and placed over their grave. Pacific Coast Memorials did a superb job putting it together inspite of the difficult measurements they were given to work with. My husband and son were buried in the same casket and the same plot. After two years of waiting for it to be made, delivered and installed at the cemetery because of Covid, I noticed that so many of the other headstones were bigger. There were even monument size ones here and there. Why did they make me cut back my measurements so drastically? My headstone was swallowed up by hovering ones nearby. I just found out why! It's because we had purchased only one plot. At least they are both buried under a large apple tree....a fruit they mutually loved and a plot that was easily seen from the main street. I can drive by and spot their resting place immediately. All is forgiven!

For Memorial Day, the Daughters of the American Revolution Susan Woodin chapter sponsored an event…read morecalled "Woodinville Pioneers Come to Life!" which was a living tribute to honor some of Woodinville's earliest pioneers laid to rest there. The event was planned from 12 noon til 3pm and kicked off with the local Boy Scouts raising the American flag half mast to honor those Veterans who paid the ultimate sacrifice for their service. The DAR organization had actors dressed in period-piece clothing that were scattered at the grave sites of Woodinville's founding fathers. In full garb, the actors shared the unique history of the pioneer's life they portrayed. Some of the characters I encountered were: Clara Teegarden, Woodinville's first school teacher, Susan Woodin, who founded Woodinville and Seneca Phyllis, a Union Civil War soldier, among many others. The actors did an amazing job staying in character while sharing each of their character's local history. The ladies at the DAR table were great - they welcomed visitors to the cemetery and explained what to expect during their cemetery walking tour. Many flyers were on the table that explained DAR and how to get involved with the organization. If any "future Daughter" was interested in tracing their genealogy back to a potential Revolutionary Patriot, DAR would be available to help. There were many children at the event who were engaged learning about the local history as well.....maybe it was because the DAR had trivia questions for the kids and if they answered correctly, received a cookie loot bag for their efforts. :) Nevertheless, the kids all seemed to have a good time. The Cemetery itself was beautifully manicured and well kept. Not a large piece of land, but I understand that plots are still available for purchase. There were many flowers on headstones and flags due to the holiday. Mother Nature cooperated with sun for most of the afternoon. Limited parking available. A fun and informative afternoon had by all.