Cremation Society of Washington
5210 S Alder St Suite 100, Tacoma, WA, 98409
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Washington
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
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What Families Say
“I called around and found Cremation Society not only to be the best priced cremation service, but also the most easy service provider to work with. Everything was simple, clear, and fair. Any questions I had, which were a good few, they were very good at answering and clearing up for me. Having everything set up, paid for, and ready to go at a moments notice with a phone call when my dad passed made the whole process and this hard time a lot easier to deal with. They are worth giving your business too.”
— Phillip D. Swanson Sr.
“The Cremation Society of Washington was so easy to deal with during a difficult time. They made the whole process easy, the price was fair, and most importantly I liked the fact that they did everything in house. They were easy to contact after my dad passed and we're there within 2 hours.”
— Esther Chung
“During one of the most difficult times in our lives, Cremation Society of Washington treated our family with kindness, respect, and compassion. Everything was handled professionally and with great care, which gave us peace of mind when we needed it most.”
— Barb Bossell
We can help with what comes next.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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