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.

If you find one of your loved ones did not plan for their funeral, contact Jason at Affordable…read moreBasic Cremation. If that is what your loved one wanted (cremation). When my wife's uncle passed away recently, the family was forced to find something that they could afford. They contacted Affordable Basic Cremation, AKA NW Cremation. Jason was very professional and helpful. He explained that all the paperwork could be filled out on-line and submitted through their website. Jason has a big heart and understands what the family he is dealing with is going through. Highly recommend this company!

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.

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.

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.

Tl;Dr: A local funeral home that does everything that matters better than the national mega corps…read more They don't upsell you, they're extremely helpful and informed, they're timely and I've never had a problem trying to get in touch with them. Sure, Desiree might get a little flustered if you send her cell to your AI answering machine when you don't recognize the number on the caller ID - but other than that, they all goods. Oh, and they tend to cost less than other places... that's pretty important too.

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.

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.

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.

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.