Funeral Alternatives of Washington

Funeral Alternatives of Washington is a funeral services brand operating three locations in the South Sound region of Washington State. Founded in 2002 by Clair Ferris, a second-generation funeral director, and his wife Sharon Ferris, the brand began with a single flagship location and expanded to its current three-location footprint over the following twelve years. The brand's facilities include a funeral home, a funeral home with an on-site crematory, and a funeral arrangement center, serving communities across Thurston and Lewis counties. Each location operates as a distinct local business, staffed and managed to serve families in its own community. Facilities, services, and available options vary by location. Families work directly with staff at their chosen location to arrange services according to their needs and preferences. Specific service offerings, facility features, and arrangement options are described on each location's page. Across all locations, Funeral Alternatives of Washington coordinates burial services, cremation services, pre-need planning, and ash scattering assistance. Memorial diamonds, human composting, and aquamation are available through partner providers at each location. A consistent pattern across the brand's review record is that families name individual staff members when describing their experience — a reflection of the direct, personal nature of the arrangement process at each location. Funeral Alternatives of Washington is a Washington State brand and is distinct from and unaffiliated with Funeral Alternatives of Maine, Funeral Alternatives Network, Cremation and Funeral Alternatives in Maryland, and Niagara Funeral Alternatives in Ontario, Canada.