Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes - University Place
Focused on Honoring Your Loved Ones
Understanding the diverse needs of Tacoma families, Edwards Memorial in University Place was founded with a clear vision: to offer a new type of funeral service that aligns with our community's preferences. Before we opened our doors, we engaged with the community to truly grasp what was needed - a service that prioritizes quality and affordability without the burden of unnecessary expenses.
Our mission at Edwards is to provide exceptional services at unbeatable prices, eschewing the costly construction of elaborate facilities in favor of a model that benefits every family we are honored to serve. This approach allows us to lower our overhead and, in turn, pass those savings directly to the families who entrust us with their loved ones.
We are deeply humbled by the trust placed in us and remain committed to offering compassionate, professional care that respects both the wishes of the departed and the needs of the bereaved. You will find personalized care at our three locations: Lakewood, University Place, and Federal Way.
- Private Gathering Spaces
- Cremation Services
- Funeral & Memorial Services
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Funeral Preplanning
Arrange your funeral in advance for peace of mind. Learn more.
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Prepaid Cremation
Lock in cremation costs by paying ahead. Learn more.
- Celebration of Life
- Livestreaming
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Certified Celebrants
Trained professionals for personalized ceremonies.
- Aftercare and Grief Support
- Memorial Programs and Stationery
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Identification Viewings
A brief, private moment to confirm a loved one’s identity.
- Priority Mail of Ashes
- Online Arrangement
- Free Online Obituary
- Cremation Urns
- Cremation Remembrance Jewelry
- Cremation Keepsakes
- International Shipping
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Human Composting
A natural process returning the body to soil. Also known as natural organic reduction and terramation. Learn more.
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Aquamation/Water Cremation
A water-based, eco-friendly alternative to cremation. Also known as alkaline hydrolysis, water cremation, and flameless cremation.
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Parting Stone
Parting stones are a collection of smooth, polished stones made from cremated remains. Learn more.
- Incense Burning
- Multicultural Funerals
Information
- 3005 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98466
- (253) 409-2850
- Monday through Friday from 8:30am-5pm. 24/7 answering service.
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Recent Obituaries for Edwards Memorial Funeral Homes - University Place
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1950-2025Darrell "Pete" Smith
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1954-2025Douglas "Doug" Hoff
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1935-2025Clarence Dean, Jr.
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1938-2025Melvin "Mel" Spitler
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1931-2025Aquilla Cole-Leslie
Cremation Services Starting At
$1,030
- Price is for direct cremation with basic cremation container, and without visitation, formal services, or ceremony.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal and local transportation of your loved one to the crematory (within 35 miles).
- Care of your loved one until cremation is complete.
- Cremation process and return of ashes.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, scattering assistance, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include urn or other merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Burial Services Starting At
$1,350
- Price is for burial with no visitation or formal services and ceremonies. Does not include casket, outer burial container, or cemetery costs.
- Includes all of the essential services of the funeral director and staff.
- Removal of your loved one as well as local transportation to the cemetery for burial (within 35 miles).
- Care of your loved one until burial is complete. Family not present with timing at the discretion of the funeral home.
- Consultation with responsible party for final arrangements.
- All the necessary permits and authorizations.
- Free self-service online obituary.
- Many other optional services available - including celebration of life event planning, traditional funeral service, on-site catering, police escort to the gravesite, and more - at additional charge.
- Prices do not include merchandise, cash advances, filing fees, or death certificates. Please see complete price list for additional details and exclusions.
Reviews
We retired from Colorado to the Tacoma area to be closer to family. We decided to make sure that our affairs were in order so that our kids would have less to worry about when it came time for our funeral arrangements. That was back in 2018. We chose Edwards Memorial and promptly took care of paperwork and payments.
Fast forward to September of this year. My husband of 52 years passed away.
The whole team at Edwards Memorial was so compassionate, supportive, and helpful to our family. We encountered a few glitches along the way, but Cassie and the staff were there helping and working with us through this difficult time.
I highly recommend Edwards Memorial. Having a company that understands that people need help without pressure during a time when the family is pretty vulnerable is really commendable. They are fair in pricing with lots of options. They also check in with you after the death, just to see how you are doing and give you resources in case you need help. That ranks high in my opinion too.
Georgian Kalow
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Nov 17, 2025
Efay( not the real spelling) was wonderful. She was informative and understanding my occasional memory lapsed. I lost my husband of almost 61 years and had just had surgery. She was so kind in explaining everything with no pressure to invest in other memorabilia. Thank you so much
Karen Laughon
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Nov 13, 2025
Very professional and caring staff. Our family was treated with respect and kindness! Julie from Edward’s continues to check on us! Thank you!
Marci Garrett
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Oct 13, 2025
The Edwards Memorial staff were awesome in providing emotional support and explaining the essential details involved with the cremation of my wife and our understanding of this process. I would highly recommend them to any family facing the challenges of providing their loved one’s final destination with caring and loving closure!
Mick Crosby
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Oct 13, 2025
I highly recommend Edwards Memorial to handle all your funeral expenses. I have my cremation plans with them. They also handled my sisters cremation when she passed with nothing in place. Never dreamed it would be handled so professionally by such caring and efficient staff! Thank you Ife and rest of Edwards Memorial staff!!
S Freudenstein
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Oct 13, 2025
Where We Are
3005 Bridgeport Way West, University Place, WA 98466
Edwards
Honoring lives well lived.
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“I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the staff for their exceptional care and support during such a difficult time.”