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Welcome to the Washington State Funeral Directors Association

The Washington State Funeral Directors Association (WSFDA) is a professional nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting and advancing the funeral service profession throughout Washington State. As the largest funeral service association in the state, WSFDA focuses on sustaining, encouraging, and promoting high standards in funeral practice through continuing education, legislative advocacy, and community involvement.

Latest News

WSFDA Board of Directors
06/04/2026

WSFDA Board of Directors

Call for Candidates

WSFDA Board of Directors – Call for Candidates The Washington State Funeral Directors Association (WSFDA) will have several Board of Directors positions opening this August. This is an excellent opportunity to help shape the future of our profession, advocate for death care professionals across Washington State, and contribute to the continued success of our association.


Mental Health & Resiliency for Funeral Professionals
06/03/2026

Mental Health & Resiliency for Funeral Professionals

This a free training, and any staff are welcomed to participate. All Funeral, Prep, Crematory or Cemetery, and adjacent, staff are welcome!


WHALES Fetal Death Registration Module Now Available
06/03/2026

WHALES Fetal Death Registration Module Now Available


05/16/2026

Voting Is Open

Vote for those who have made a different this year

Please take a few minutes and tell us about those who have made a difference this year! Let's give recognition where it is due!


**UPDATE** PIERCE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER
05/15/2026

**UPDATE** PIERCE COUNTY MEDICAL EXAMINER

**UPDATE** 5/22/2026

Pierce County Council Ordinance No. O2025-552 We spoke with the PCMEO- EMBALMING will be removed from this ordinance. It is likely that this program will be pushed back. In order to make this change, the PCMEO needs have approval from Piece County Board Members.


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Upcoming Events

Funeral Services for Bill Danekas, Sr.

Tue
9
2026
June 9, 2026
11:00AM - 1:00PM PST

Funeral Services for William G. “Bill” Danekas, Sr. will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Grace Bible Church in Colville, Washington. Vault interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery.

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Puget Sound District Meeting

Tue
9
2026
June 9, 2026
5:00PM - 8:30PM PST

Puget Sound District Meeting

Billy McHale's - 1320 S 324TH ST, FEDERAL WAY, WA

We are only hosting one district meeting per district this year. Join us for formaldehyde trading, blood borne pathogen training and a presentation by our special guest.

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Funeral Services for Jay E. Mueller

Fri
19
2026
June 19 - 20, 2026

Visitation: Friday, June 19, 2026 4:00 PM - 8:00 PM Mueller's Tri - Cities Funeral Home Funeral Service: Saturday, June 20, 2026 1:00 PM LDS Union St.

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In Memoriam


William G "Bill" Danekas, Sr.

William G "Bill" Danekas, Sr.

We are saddened to announce the passing of William G. "Bill" Danekas Funeral Services for William G. “Bill” Danekas, Sr. will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at the Grace Bible Church in Colville, Washington. Vault interment will follow at the Mountain View Cemetery.  To read Mr. Danekas' full obituary, click on his name above.

Jay Eugene Mueller

Jay Eugene Mueller

We are saddened to announce the passing of Jay Mueller. Funeral services will be Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints Kennewick East Stake Center, 515 S. Union Street, Kennewick, Washington. Interment with military honors will follow at Desert Lawn Memorial Park in Kennewick. To read Mr. Mueller's full obituary, click on his name above.