In the U.S., the average funeral cost (not including cemetery expenses) is over $7,300.* People's Memorial Association helps you significantly reduce this high expense.

People's Memorial Association (PMA) is a non-profit organization that has 70 years experience helping individuals and families in Washington State avoid the confusion, sales pressure and high expense often associated with funeral arrangements. PMA provides education and advocacy for consumers regarding simple, dignified cremation and burial. You can become a member of PMA for one low lifetime membership fee that entitles you to discounted prices on arrangements at our contracted funeral homes and cemeteries.

Some 183,000 Washington state residents have entrusted their final arrangements to People's Memorial Association since its inception in 1939. People's Memorial Association currently has contracts with 21 funeral homes across the state of Washington.

PMAdvantage:

  • No Sales Pressure
  • No Nonsense Pricing
  • Consumer Information
  • Third-Party Advocacy
  • Quality Assurance
*2006 price survey of the National Funeral Directors Association

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Effective July 1, 2009, Curnow Funeral Home has added a Bellevue location to serve PMA members in East King County.  Barton Family Funeral Service is no longer contracted with PMA. 

PMA is pleased to announce that we have a total of 21 service locations.  We now serve the Spokane, Sumner, Lakewood, Wenatchee, Port Angeles, Port Townsend, Omak, Brewster and Winlock areas. 

2007 Funeral Home Price Survey  Did you know that funeral prices can vary by 300 to 400% depending upon which funeral home you choose?

People's Memorial Funeral Co-op is our member owned funeral home that serves both  members and the general public. It is located at 1801 12th Ave on Capitol Hill.  Phone: 206-529-3800.  

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