Welcome

The Washington State Funeral Directors Association is a non-profit trade association founded in 1901. The goal of this Association then and now is to enhance the value of funeral service and the profession through government advocacy, public information, and professional education.

It is our goal to cultivate and promote the art and science of funeral directing and embalming, to elevate and sustain the professional character of funeral directors and embalmers, to encourage mutual improvement, social dialogue, and good will among the group.

Our Core Values

Essential and enduring principles that guide our organization's behaviors and actions:

• Advancing the value of funeral service to be consistent with the changing needs of society
• Advocating on the behalf of consumers and members
• Visionary leadership - trust and confidence in staff and volunteer leadership
• Promoting integrity - honest and ethical behavior within the funeral profession
• Collaborating with others in the interests of consumers and members
• Recognizing the importance of education as a vehicle to enhance both public service and public image

Consumer Resource

We are an advocate for the consumer as well as for the funeral professional. If you have any questions regarding making funeral arrangements, pre-arrangement funeral plans, understanding grief, or your rights as a consumer, please click here or call us at 253.588.7111.

 

 Quick Links

Dept. of Licensing
Funeral & Cemetery Division

Lake Washington Technical College

PIMA Medical Institute  Mortary Science Education

Dept. of Navy Funeral Honors Request Form

Touchstone on Grief - Darcie Simms

Washington Army National Honor Guard

Honor Call * Resumes 

WSFDA E-News

Affiliations

HOURS OF OPERATION
Monday - Thursday
9 am - 5 pm
Friday: 9 am - 2 pm