Compassionate Funeral Services in Tacoma, WA
Valley Burial & Cremation provides funeral and burial services to families in Tacoma, Washington. Based in Puyallup, about nine miles and seventeen minutes away, our family-owned team offers traditional funeral, graveside, and memorial services, veteran honors, and personalized ceremonies for Tacoma families. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at (253) 447-7300.
Funeral Services for Tacoma Families
Families searching for a dependable Tacoma funeral home turn to Valley Burial & Cremation for a full range of funeral and burial options, guided from start to finish by one local team. We arrange traditional funeral services that include a visitation, a formal service, and a procession to the cemetery of the family's choosing, whether that is a Tacoma-area cemetery or another Pierce County cemetery a family has already selected. For families who prefer a shorter, more intimate gathering, we coordinate graveside and committal services, memorial services, and celebration-of-life gatherings that can be held wherever feels most meaningful.
Every service can be personalized with tribute videos, memorial portraits, and floral tributes. We also work with interfaith and non-religious families through in-house celebrant services, so a ceremony reflects a family's own beliefs and traditions rather than a standard script. Families still weighing their options can read our guide on choosing between a funeral and memorial service, and families with an immediate need can call any hour of the day or night to begin arrangements right away.
Why Tacoma Families Choose Valley Burial & Cremation
Valley Burial & Cremation is owned and operated by Brian Curnow, a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer with roughly 40 years in funeral service and a past President of the Washington State Funeral Directors Association. Brian was born in Tacoma and raised in the Puyallup area, so the connection to this community is personal, not just professional. That depth of experience, paired with a staff carrying more than 100 years of combined service, means Tacoma families are guided by people who have done this work for decades.
As a family-owned, independent funeral home with a perfect 5.0 Google rating, Valley Burial & Cremation offers the full range of funeral, burial, memorial, veteran, and celebrant services from one local team, so a Tacoma family is never handed between multiple outside providers just to get everything arranged.
Veteran Funeral Honors Near JBLM
Tacoma sits close to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, the region's major military installation. Many Tacoma families have a connection to JBLM, whether through active service, retirement, or a family member's career, and Valley Burial & Cremation assists these families with VA benefits guidance and military honors coordination so a veteran's service is recognized with the respect it deserves.
About Tacoma, Washington
Tacoma is the seat of Pierce County and Washington's third-largest city, sitting on Puget Sound with views toward Mount Rainier on a clear day. Known as the "City of Destiny," Tacoma is home to landmarks such as the Museum of Glass and the Chihuly Bridge of Glass, along with a revitalized downtown along the waterfront.
From Puyallup, Tacoma is about a seventeen-minute drive.
Serving Tacoma and Surrounding Communities
Valley Burial & Cremation also serves the neighborhoods and communities near Tacoma, including:
Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Tacoma
Which funeral home serves Tacoma, WA families?
Valley Burial & Cremation, a family-owned funeral home based in Puyallup, serves Tacoma families throughout Pierce County. We travel to Tacoma for arrangements, cemetery coordination, and services, and our team is available by phone 24 hours a day to help a Tacoma family begin the process.
Does Valley Burial & Cremation offer burial services in Tacoma?
Yes. We coordinate traditional burial, immediate burial, and graveside services for Tacoma families, working with Tacoma-area cemeteries, or any cemetery a family has already chosen for their loved one.
How far is Valley Burial & Cremation from Tacoma?
Our location at 217 E Pioneer Ave in Puyallup is about nine miles and seventeen minutes from Tacoma by car, making us a close, local option for Tacoma families rather than a distant provider handling arrangements from far away.
How do I begin funeral arrangements for a loved one in Tacoma?
Call us any time, day or night, at (253) 447-7300. A member of our team will walk you through the next steps, whether you need immediate assistance right now or are simply calling to ask questions before you feel ready to begin.
Can Valley Burial & Cremation coordinate veteran funeral honors for Tacoma families?
Yes. Given Tacoma's close proximity to Joint Base Lewis-McChord, we regularly assist veteran and military families with VA benefits guidance and coordination of military honors as part of a funeral, graveside, or memorial service.
Ready When You Need Us
Whether you are planning ahead or facing an immediate need, Valley Burial & Cremation is ready to help Tacoma families with warmth, patience, and decades of local experience. Call us at (253) 447-7300, any hour of the day or night, and we will walk you through every step at a pace that feels right for your family.
