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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Tacoma
Tacoma Cemetery has been an integral part of the Tacoma community since 1875, providing compassionate funeral and cremation services to families in need. Our locally owned and operated business is governed by a board of directors who are all residents of the Tacoma area, ensuring that our operations remain deeply rooted in the values and needs of our community. We are committed to offering dignified services regardless of financial circumstances, with a promise to uphold integrity, compassion, and transparency in every interaction. Our facilities include a chapel for traditional services, a dedicated pet cemetery, and modern cremation services with options for private or communal interment. We pioneered live-streaming funeral services to accommodate distant loved ones, reflecting our dedication to innovative solutions while maintaining traditional respect for the deceased.Over our long history, we have cultivated a reputation for professionalism and personalized care, guiding families through end-of-life planning and immediate arrangements with equal empathy. Our team of experienced professionals is available 24/7 to provide immediate assistance while offering pre-planning services that give families peace of mind. We maintain high standards of facility upkeep and offer transparent pricing structures to ensure accessibility for all members of our community. Our pet loss services recognize the profound bond between humans and their animal companions, providing a dedicated space for memorialization that reflects this special relationship. Through decades of service, we have remained steadfast in our mission to honor lives and support grieving families with unwavering dedication.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pet Interment
Pre-Planning Services
Live Streaming
Memorial Markers
Cemetery Maintenance
Urn Placement
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Highlights and features
- Locally owned and operated since 1875 with deep community roots
- 24/7 availability for immediate funeral service needs
- Comprehensive pre-need planning options with cost certainty
- Dedicated pet cemetery with full burial and cremation options
- Live-stream funeral services for remote participation
Services
Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive funeral services including visitation, viewing, and chapel ceremonies with customizable options to honor your loved one's life. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision while providing necessary facilities and transportation. Services can be tailored to include military honors, personal tributes, and memorial keepsakes.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services range from basic direct cremation to full memorial ceremonies with viewing. We provide private pet cremation and offer various urn placement options in our dedicated cremation garden. All cremations meet strict standards with secure identification tracking throughout the process.
Pet Interment
Chambers Creek Pet Cemetery offers dignified burial and cremation options for beloved pets. We provide personalized urns, grave markers, and dedicated pet memorial spaces in a serene natural setting. Our pet cremation specialists offer private cremation services with return of remains to families.
Pre-Planning Services
Our pre-planning services help individuals make informed decisions about their future arrangements while alleviating family burdens during difficult times. We offer cost-lock guarantees to protect against inflation and provide flexible payment options. Clients can customize every aspect of their memorial services in advance.
Live Streaming
We provide live-streamed funeral services through our Chambers Creek Chapel, enabling participation from any internet-connected device worldwide. This service includes recording and DVD production options to preserve the ceremony for future remembrance by distant family members and friends.
People
Hank Kerns
President
Hank Kerns leads New Tacoma Cemeteries with over four decades of funeral service experience, maintaining the company's founding commitment to compassionate care since 1875. He oversees operations with a focus on community service and quality standards.
Questions
What types of pet memorial services do you offer?
We offer full burial, private cremation, and urn placement options for pets at Chambers Creek Pet Cemetery, with personalized markers and memorialization choices.
Can I pre-plan funeral arrangements?
Yes, we provide comprehensive pre-planning services that allow you to make personalized arrangements in advance with guaranteed cost protection.
Are live-streamed funerals available?
Yes, we offer live-streamed funerals from our Chambers Creek Chapel with DVD recording options for permanent preservation.
What payment options exist for services?
We offer transparent pricing with payment plans, cost-lock guarantees, and flexible funding options for both immediate and pre-planned services.
Do you serve veterans?
Yes, we specialize in veteran memorial services and work with the Veterans Administration to ensure proper honors and benefits for military families.
What cemetery maintenance programs exist?
Our endowment care program ensures perpetual maintenance through a 10% fee on property sales, guaranteeing permanent grounds upkeep for all interment spaces.
Reviews (4)
Tim Ihssen
Apr 20, 2021
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Gorgeous walking on slight hills, this cemetary is also the best place in Tacoma to walk your dog. Our and I have made this beautiful place our destination countless times when I want to give him a good tiring out. Within the cemetary, find the grave site with Rockin' Robin Roberts, local musician, as well as the gravestone surrounded by two massive cedars near the
back of the grounds.
back of the grounds.
Rory Dykeman
Mar 19, 2021
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Beautiful place to visit and see all the locals of Tacoma. 10/10 would love to stay forever and haunt the place.
Julia Fernandez
Dec 19, 2020
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The most serene spot in Tacoma and a must-visit if youre into cemeteries and/or local history. With almost 30,000 graves, its kind of overwhelming. Notable residents include Tacoma founder and Civil War hero John W. Sprague and Rockin Robin Roberts of The Wailers.
Matthew Gates
Nov 13, 2019
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I come here 3 to 4 times a week. This place is beautiful. It is shaded with mature trees and flowering plants. My son can run around, toss his ball and ride his scooter without worry of traffic. In the summer his favorite is to run through the sprinklers that run almost all day! Best place to walk.
