We were in a need to have one of our pets cremated recently and New Tacoma Cemeteries got us in…read morefairly quickly. We called around at other places that did pet cremation services and either nobody answered the phone, couldn't commit to it or appointments were needed and felt really far out for something that our household didn't really want to sit around on and not have at least get the ball rolling. We got in the next day and our elderly dog that passed got cremated a few days later. Of course our dog's death occurred right when a weekend was coming on and so having the cremation done had to wait until the following Monday. But New Tacoma Cemeteries had a great selection of urns for our dog. We picked a very nice wooded one and we're quite pleased with it and the service once it was completed. As I imagine as the staff are tailored to be they were very understanding and sympathetic to our recent loss and did a great job. Our 15 year old Chihuahua passed away at home. Her name was Brazil. Once time allowed we scattered the ashes on her favorite ocean beach. We will definitely keep the urn as remember fondly our pet but more importantly a family member that we lost.

My SO and partner, Joyce Huseby, recently passed away unexpectantly. To have a loved one die is…read moredifficult enough, but to have the death come unexpectantly just doubles the emotional pain. Over the decades my family has turned to New Tacoma Cemeteries to handle all the services necessary for handling deceased relatives. Paul Lovgren was assigned to me for handling the arrangements for Joyce. I can't say enough about how compassionate, professional and helpful Paul was. His also provided some much needed and timely advice for making the memorial service a success as well. My thanks to Paul and all the other staff members involved.

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.

My brother died unexpectedly in Spanaway WA. After reading the review from Sandi F., I called…read moreNatalie Kenan. I also live in Hawaii and wasn't sure of what to do. I was devastated and heart broken but she was so kind, and helpful every step of the way. From sending me the necessary forms to complete and advising me on how the body would be handled from the hospital to the cremation services, I was so reassured. They also delivered the death certificates and ashes to my hotel because I was overwhelmed handling his affairs including cleaning out his house. She also prepared a letter for the airline in compliance with TSA-airline regulations. I did call a few places before selecting A Life Remembered so did compare prices and services. Their prices are very reasonable, and the personalized service was so much more than I expected. I'm so grateful to have found this company via Yelp, and would highly recommend them.

My Mom passed away suddenly in September. I live in Hawaii and she lived in Tacoma WA. I arrived in…read moreTacoma that same night and the next day my daughter found Natalie's business card on the table next to my Mom's chair. Natalie took care of everything! She arranged for my mom to be transferred to the mortuary, she was able to get the death certificate signed quickly and hand delivered certified copies to the family within a few days. She then had all the proper documentation for me to bring my mom's ashes back to Hawaii which I didn't even know to ask about. I had asked about jewelry to put some of the ashes in and she took care of that as well. It feels strange to even talk about pricing but the cost was way less than what we would have expected and to have someone caring and respectful that comes to the home twice, once to discuss your wishes, and the second time to hand deliver your loved one's ashes so you don't have to go through the pain of visiting the mortuary itself meant so much. Natalie even followed up with a card to let us know she was thinking of us. I would highly recommend her service to anyone.

I like to walk and cemeteries seem to be the best place to go where I feel safe. After all, I am…read moreafraid of the living people, not the dead. The mausoleum is absolutely beautiful and very art deco but I understand it's very old and may be torn down in a few years. There's even a little apartment there, but the staff wouldn't show it to me because they said it's for staff only. I would love to live at the cemetery so I was very interested in seeing it. However, it is a great place to visit to just get some time alone and some quiet. I would love to have my ashes stored here, but I don't know the prices as of yet. It looks like they also do cremations and water cremations, but the water cremations cost more. It's worth it because you can plant stuff.

Me and my family received the highest level of compassion and care when we buried our father. My…read morefather pre purchased his funeral arrangements over 50 years ago. in 2023 I went with him to meet with the caring and professional staff at Oakwood Hill. The meeting went perfect and they had all of his records. He went over everything to make sure would go the way he wanted and there where no further cost. My dad passed in January of 2026. I can not thank the staff enough. Caitlin and Cindy are best you could ever have to be there for the family and guide you through this time of sadness and grieving. Could not of gotten through this with you two! Caitlin even helped write the obituary. They were wanted us to be able to grieve and be together as a family. Which meant so much to us. The handled every little detail and the Funeral was exactly like my dad wanted it to be. I can't thank them enough for all they did and how they took care of things in such a caring way. MY DAD AND MY FAMILY WOULD LIKE TO THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE!!

We started with a wevinar linked on Facebook. It was informative and accurate (we fact checked…read morethem) and a few days of thinking about it quelled our suspicions. In the eNd both my wife and I found it easy to sign up and we feel very secure inn our choice. Blaine was polite and forthright and easy to work with. Definitely the best available option for ecologically sound burial.

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.

We made the decision to prearrange our end-of-life care to help our family at that critical time…read more For us, the idea of terramation, sometimes referred to as human composting, was the most natural and gentle way to go. Once we made a visit to Return Home, the choice was easy. The staff was kind, compassionate, and professional, all with a sense of moderation that made discussions comfortable. We signed our prearrangement with confidence we took a step that will make things easier for our family. Little did we know we would need to make funeral arrangements a son of ours before our own time came. Our phone call to Return Home was answered immediately, and Director of Family Care, Brie Smith, took care of the logistical tasks, then worked with us to set up a memorial service for the family that we conducted in a lovely space on site. Following the memorial service, we made visits to our son as he was undergoing his terramation journey. We sat with him and admired the decorations and pictures so lovingly placed by the family during the service. Now, he has returned to our home and continues to be a part of our lives in our garden. Thank you Return Home for the great care of our dear son, and the kind attention you paid to our needs. Everyone we encoutered at Return Home on our visits treated us with the same considerate manner we experienced with Brie. We now have first-hand knowledge of what our own family will experience when they work with Return Home on our behalf. We could not be more pleased.

We did a preplanning terramation call with Mandy yesterday; she was AMAZING! She provided us a…read morefull and clear overview of the process, answered all of our questions and was just easy to vibe with. We haven't finalized with them yet (pending continued discussion with family) however I'm 99.9% sure this is the path we will use for both my hubby and myself.

Desiree and her team were more than we had ever expected. She made the loss of my mother go…read moreincredibly smooth & treated me with so much kindness. I would not recommend Emmick more!!! Super reasonable pricing as well as services :)

If I could give them more stars - I definitely would without hesitation. Michael and Desiree are…read moreamazing to work with. My father's death was hard for all of us especially my mom. With their guidance and support- everything was done so well and seamlessly. There was no upselling of anything, no pressure. They were able to accommodate our requests. My mom was so impressed with Michael. He walked with her to the viewing of my father. And he stayed with us until my dad's burial was done. He made sure everything was ok before he left. Desiree was quick to respond either a call or text. She's was very helpful. Price was very reasonable. They are caring and compassionate people. I would definitely work with them again.