Cremation Services
in Bremerton and Kitsap County, WA
Our experienced professionals pride themselves on providing simple, easy-to-arrange cremations to Bremerton families at an affordable cost. Compare cremation costs and save up to 80%.
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
Online arrangements are simple and affordable. You can review all of the available options from the comfort and privacy of your own home and provide your billing details online. Everything can be easily completed in 15 minutes or less.
Transfer
At the time of need, our professional staff will respond as soon as possible to the place of passing to bring the deceased into our care. We are usually able to arrive to the location within one or two hours inside our service area.
Documentation
We’ll email you the required paperwork to easily authorize cremation online. No need to print, fax, or mail. Upon filing the death certificate we’ll secure a cremation permit and schedule the cremation as soon as possible.
Return
When the cremation is complete we’ll arrange for the return or disposition of the cremated remains. We offer shipping via USPS Priority Mail Express, hand delivery within our local service area, or disposition by scattering at sea.
About Us
Western Cremation Alliance is a trusted provider of cremation services to families in Bremerton and Kitsap County, WA. We provide affordable and caring cremation services to the many Washington families who prefer a simple yet dignified cremation option. Whether you’re looking for a direct cremation or are planning ahead we’re here to help make this difficult process a little easier for you and your family. Call our cremation service specialists today for pricing and to learn how to begin the planning process.
What does a Bremerton cremation cost?
The average cost for a direct cremation in Washington is $1,363 and ranges up to $4,090. We compiled this Bremerton cremation cost table in 2016.
Western Cremation Alliance | $994 |
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Miller-Woodlawn Funeral Home | $1,860 |
Lewis Funeral Chapel | $1,760 |
Poulsbo Mortuary and Stone Chapel | $1,760 |
Cook Family Funeral Home | $1,495 |
Linde-Price Funeral Service | $1,139 |
$994 Simple Cremation
We provide a simple direct cremation package that can be arranged online or over the phone. No funeral home visits or sales pitches. Our simple cremation package includes everything you need:
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Meet Our Team
Adrien Hunter
Owner & Managing Funeral Director
Adrien Hunter is a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. He graduated Phi Theta Kappa from Mt. Hood Community College in 2008 with an Associates of Applied Science in Funeral Service Education. For over a decade, Adrien has been serving Pacific Northwest families with dignity and pride. In his free time, Adrien enjoys live music, traveling, and spending time with his family.
Bremerton Cremation Information
About eight out of ten Washington families choose cremation for a variety of religious, philosophic, economic, and environmental reasons. Many simply feel that cremation affords them a more comfortable pathway toward a closure harmonious with their lifestyle.
Where are you located? Can I come in to make arrangements?
Where do I get a copy of a Bremerton death certificate?
To order a death certificate in Bremerton contact the Kitsap Public Health District. Visit 345 6th St, Suite 300, Bremerton, WA 98337 or call 360-728-2235. Certified copies cost $25.00 each. Detailed ordering information is available here. Death certificates filed by Western Cremation Alliance may be ordered online using this form for up to one year from the date of death.
How do I publish a newspaper obituary in Bremerton?
Death notices of up to 50 words (no photo) are published free in the Kitsap Sun for West Sound residents and former residents. Notices that include a photo, and/or those notices that exceed 50 words in length, are considered paid obituary packages. Obituaries must be submitted by noon the day before the requested publication date, except for those notices that are requested for Sunday and Monday editions (for which the deadline is 2 p.m. on Fridays). Obituaries can be submitted online. For more information or to submit an obituary please contact the Kitsap Sun. Call 360-792-3333 or email obits@kitsapsun.com.
What are the laws for scattering ashes in Washington?
You can scatter ashes on any private land with permission. To scatter on National Park land you need permission from the Chief Park Ranger. For state trust uplands you need permission from the regional manager. You should scatter ashes on the ground at least 100 yards from any trail, road, building, or waterway. Memorial markers are not allowed and publicity of the scattering is not permitted.
You may scatter in the Puget Sound or any navigable inland waterway under state control. You may also scatter at sea outside the 3-mile limit enforced by the EPA. Report such scatterings to the EPA within 30 days.
Washington State Ferries also allow scattering. Please provide a 3-5 day notice for a scattering memorial service. Ceremonies can only take place during non-peak sailing times & if weather conditions permit. Ashes must be in a biodegradable container.
What help is available with Bremerton cremation costs?
There is a $255 lump-sum death payment from Social Security for those who qualify. The family must contact Social Security to apply for benefits. Please contact Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or 9594 Mickelberry Rd NW, Silverdale, WA 98383.
Veterans and their dependents may receive some benefits. Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent is the Veterans cemetery nearest to Bremerton. Interment and the grave marker are free of charge to an eligible veteran and dependents. For more information contact the Department of Veterans Affairs at 1-800-827-1000.
The county runs its own indigent cremation program and, in some cases, may pay for a direct cremation. For more information please contact the Kitsap County Coroner’s Office. Call (360) 337-7077 or visit 5010 Linden Street MS-17, Bremerton, WA 98312.