Elemental Cremation & Burial
5.0(84)
1700 Westlake Ave N #200, Seattle, WA 98109
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Compare 15 funeral homes and cremation providers in Seattle. Providers in this area average 4.8 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
Local directory evidence
This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Seattle, WA
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing veteran-service support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
In Seattle, families can compare 15 published providers, including 15 with cremation-related services, 12 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 14 with pre-planning support. Nearby city pages can help if you need more options: Tacoma.
1700 Westlake Ave N #200, Seattle, WA 98109
3243 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
1554 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
4567 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
520 W Raye St, Seattle, WA 98119
2033 6th Ave Suit 600, Seattle, WA 98121
4 S Idaho St, Seattle, WA 98134
11111 Aurora Ave N, Seattle, WA 98133
6701 30th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
14951 Bothell Way NE, Seattle, WA 98155
4567 Rainier Ave S, Seattle, WA 98118
451 SW 10th St #111, Renton, WA 98057
16445 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA 98188
Funeral homes in surrounding areas
This directory currently lists 15 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Seattle, WA.
15 listed providers in Seattle, WA include cremation-related services. Examples include Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery, Recompose Green Funeral Home, Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
12 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery, Recompose Green Funeral Home, Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home.
14 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Evergreen Washelli Funeral Home & Cemetery has the highest review count in this city dataset with 289 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Seattle typically range from $2,000 for direct cremation to $10,000 or more for traditional burial services with viewing. Washington state does not regulate funeral pricing, so costs vary significantly among the 9 funeral homes serving Seattle. Families are encouraged to request itemized price lists from multiple providers to compare services.
Cremation is significantly more popular in Seattle and throughout Washington state, with rates exceeding 75% compared to the national average. The environmentally conscious culture in Seattle, combined with higher burial plot costs in urban cemeteries, drives this preference. All 9 funeral homes in Seattle offer comprehensive cremation services, including direct cremation and memorial options.
When selecting from Seattle's 9 funeral homes, families should verify Washington state licensure, compare General Price Lists, and read verified reviews—the average rating among Seattle providers is 4.8 stars. Consider location convenience, religious or cultural accommodations, and whether the funeral home offers the specific services needed. Scheduling an in-person consultation helps assess staff professionalism and facility quality.
The arrangement process in Seattle typically begins with a consultation at the funeral home or remotely under Washington state regulations. Staff will discuss service preferences, complete required permits and death certificates, and coordinate with Seattle-area cemeteries or crematories. The process usually takes 1-3 hours and can be completed within 24-48 hours of death, depending on service complexity.
Washington state requires funeral directors to be licensed and funeral homes to maintain specific facility standards. Embalming is not legally required in Washington, though refrigeration or embalming is necessary for public viewings held more than 24 hours after death. Seattle families have the right to decline embalming, choose direct cremation or immediate burial, and purchase caskets from outside sources without penalty.
2011 1st Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Pre-planning is available at all 9 funeral homes in Seattle and is strongly encouraged given rising service costs. Washington state law protects preneed funeral funds through trust accounts or insurance-backed contracts, ensuring money is available when needed. Pre-planning allows Seattle residents to lock in current prices, document personal wishes, and reduce emotional and financial burden on surviving family members.