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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Seattle | Barton Family Funeral Service
Barton Family Funeral Service was founded in 2004 by Steven Barton, a licensed funeral director with over 30 years of industry experience. Our mission stems from a commitment to counter the corporate funeral industry's high costs by offering personalized, affordable services rooted in traditional values. We specialize in cremation, hydromation, and pre-planned funerals, serving families across Seattle and surrounding areas. Our team prioritizes compassionate care, transparency, and respect for both families and the deceased.With offices in Kirkland, Edmonds, and Renton, we operate 24/7 to accommodate urgent needs. Our expertise includes military funeral arrangements, memorial art, and urn selection. We emphasize client education about end-of-life options while maintaining strict ethical standards. Our staff's combined decades of experience ensure families receive informed guidance during difficult times. We actively advocate for consumer rights in funeral planning and maintain partnerships with local cemeteries and veterans organizations.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation
Hydromation
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Urn Selection
Obituary Assistance
Details
- Year established: 2004
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Our team includes licensed funeral directors with decades of local experience
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or upselling
- Specialized veterans and military funeral services available
- Eco-friendly hydromation and biodegradable urn options
What people say
Compassionate and caring staff
Reasonable prices
Smooth and pleasant experience
Excellent military service coordination
Helpful during difficult time
Services
Cremation Services
We provide dignified cremation services with transparent pricing and no additional fees. Our process includes proper documentation, temporary urn provision, and flexible memorial options. Families receive comprehensive guidance through the entire arrangement process.
Hydromation
Our licensed hydromation process offers an eco-friendly alternative to traditional cremation. This alkaline hydrolysis method returns remains with 20% more ash while using less energy. We handle all legal requirements and provide memorialization options.
Pre-Planning
We help clients document end-of-life wishes through comprehensive pre-planning. Our services include insurance funding options, legal documentation, and flexible arrangements that can be modified as needed. This reduces family stress during difficult times.
Veterans Services
We specialize in military funeral honors with proper flag presentation and documentation assistance. Our team coordinates cemetery arrangements at Tahoma National Cemetery and ensures eligibility requirements are met for veterans' benefits.
Urn Selection
We offer a wide selection of quality urns and memorial keepsakes, including biodegradable options and glass art infused with ashes. Our staff provides in-person and online guidance to help families choose meaningful memorialization products.
People
Steven Barton
Founder
Licensed funeral director since 1992 with experience in Washington, Idaho, and Utah. Graduated from San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. Established Barton Family Funeral Service in 2004 to provide personalized, affordable services.
Pat Barton
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with accounting background and small business management experience. Provides compassionate family support and handles financial aspects of funeral arrangements with transparency.
Jason Stoner
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 2014 with history and communications background. Former life insurance professional who joined Barton for its personalized service approach. Handles arrangements with empathy and professionalism.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation, hydromation, pre-planning, veterans services, and memorial arrangements with customizable options.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we help document end-of-life wishes with flexible pre-planning options and insurance funding guidance.
Are your prices transparent?
Yes, we guarantee no hidden fees or upselling with our published price list.
Do you handle veterans' funerals?
Yes, we coordinate military honors, cemetery arrangements, and benefit documentation.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept cash, credit cards, checks, and insurance policies for funeral services.
Are you available after hours?
Yes, our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with arrangements.
