Simple Cremation
Western Cremation Alliance
Our experienced professionals pride themselves on providing simple, easy-to-arrange cremation services to Northwest families at an affordable cost. Compare cremation costs & save thousands.
We’re With You Every Step of the Way
Our staff of dedicated professionals is available to guide you through all aspects of arranging a cremation service.
Arrangements
Transfer
Once payment is received, we will respond to the place of passing within our service area. We’ll contact you with an estimated arrival time and typically arrive within 1–2 hours.
Documentation
Return
Cremation Made Simple
We provide a simple direct cremation package that can be arranged online or over the phone. No funeral home visits or sales pitches. Our $1,194 Simple Cremation package includes everything you need:
Transportation Services
Travel Safe Urn
Notification of Social Security
Filing of the Death Certificate
24/7 Customer Support
Simple Cremation Package
$1,194.00
Package Includes
- Basic services of funeral director and staff.
- Transportation within our local service area.
- Use of a climate-controlled holding facility.
- Electronic filing of the death certificate.
- Notification of passing to Social Security.
- The direct cremation process.
- A travel-safe plastic utility urn.
- A cardboard alternative container.
- An online obituary tribute page.
- 24/7 customer service and support.
Additional Services and Fees
- Death certificates - $30.00 each
- Weight from 300-349 lbs - $399.00
- Weight from 350-400 lbs - $599.00
- Delivery or scattering at sea of cremated remains - $150.00
- Local filing fees and medical examiner's fees:
- Multnomah County ME Fee - $215.50
- King County Filing Fee - $100.00
- Clark County Filing Fee - $100.00
- Oregon State Filing Fee - $30.00
- Snohomish County Filing Fee - $15.00
- Pierce County Filing Fee - $15.00
- Washington State Filing Fee - $10.80
Compare Costs & Save Thousands
The average cost for a direct cremation is $2,200 and ranges up to $4,315 locally. We compiled this cremation cost comparison in 2024.
| Western Cremation Alliance | $1,194 |
|---|---|
| Sunset Hills Funeral Home | $4,315 |
| Acacia Memorial Park & Funeral Home | $3,690 |
| Greenwood Memorial Park | $3,215 |
| Beck's Tribute Center | $3,164 |
| Bonney-Watson Funeral Home | $2,950 |
| Smart Cremation | $2,494 |
| Edline-Yahn Funeral Chapel | $2,715 |
| Columbia Funeral Home | $2,685 |
| Butterworth Funeral Home | $2,240 |
| Evergreen-Washelli Funeral Home | $2,195 |
| Mountain View Funeral Home | $2,045 |
| Marlatt Funeral Home | $1,920 |
| Yahn & Son Funeral Home | $1,495 |
| Vancouver Funeral Chapel | $1,445 |
Imminent Need
Imminent need arrangements are made when a loved one is expected to pass soon, but has not yet died. This allows families to prepare in advance by selecting services, completing forms, and understanding next steps, ensuring everything is in place ahead of time.
Making Decisions Now Eases the Burden in Difficult Moments
When a loved one is nearing the end of life, the emotional toll can be overwhelming. Having a clear plan in place helps families avoid rushed decisions during a stressful time. Our team is available to guide you through each step, answer your questions, and help complete the necessary paperwork so everything is ready when the time comes. This service gives you peace of mind and allows you to focus on what matters most.
What Our Families Are Saying
Meet Our Care Team
Adrien Hunter
Owner & Managing Funeral Director
Adrien Hunter is a licensed Funeral Director with over 15 years of dedicated experience serving families throughout the Seattle and Portland metro areas. A Phi Theta Kappa graduate of Mt. Hood Community College in Funeral Service Education, Adrien is committed to providing compassionate, respectful, and personalized care. When he's not assisting families, Adrien enjoys exploring new destinations, attending live music events, and spending quality time with his family.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are you located? Can I come in to make arrangements?
Once my loved one is taken into your care, where do they go?
How long does this process usually take?
How do I obtain certified copies of the death certificate?
Once the death certificate is completed and filed with the state, certified copies are mailed directly from the county health department, with insurance when available.
If you paid for copies at the time of arrangements, we’ll handle the order for you. If you've completed arrangements with us in the past 12 months, we may still be able to order certified copies on your behalf.
Certified death records are not public and are only issued to qualified applicants such as a spouse, parent, child, sibling, legal representative, next of kin, or others with a legal need.
How am I sure the cremated remains I receive are those of my loved one?
We have strict controls and monitoring in place to ensure that every person in our care is tracked properly. From the second your loved one is brought into our care, they’re identified with an ankle tag including their name and date of death. Before cremation, an ID number is assigned and stamped on a metal disk – this then accompanies your loved one throughout the cremation process, so we always know who is who.
