Butterworth Crematory

Given the nature of their business, I cannot honestly say that it was pleasant working with them. I’ve used their service for both of my parents and they were excellent. They made the experience as painless and smooth as they could, which I think would be the best thing I can say about a funeral home. I called around a few other funeral homes the first time, and they had the most reasonable fee. I was not disappointed the second time. Barbara was great. The other two gentlemen (the general manager and one other) were also very nice and helpful. I really appreciated them letting me bring my dogs both times to say good bye to their grandma and grandpa. They are honest, courteous, professional, and very reasonably priced.

I’ve had three experiences with Butterworth Funeral Home, two of them in my adult life which were Excellent. My aunts hired this funeral home to bury my great grandmother and my brother hired this funeral home to bury both of our aunts.
My excellent experiences are largely due to Barbara Cannon’s (Funeral Director Intern) professionalism, open-​mindedness, sense of humor, and humongous heart. She’s a true renaissance woman!!! Ask for Barbara if you call on Butterworth to help you. Btw, the Cremation Society Northwest is next door and Barbara also answers the phones on those calls.
If you want to be hands off, they will take care of your details impeccably with utmost respect. But in death’s regard, I’m like Little House on the Prairie old school. I feel it’s my love-​based obligation to be part of the transition when my relatives and friends pass on. I want to groom them, do their hair and make-​up, dress them, give them one last spray of their favorite perfume or cologne, sing them their favorite song, just be with them before they’re either presented in casket at their funeral service or before they’re cremated. I want to make sure their favorite music can be played, their favorite flowers can be around, etc.
There aren’t many people now-​a-​days who feel the way I do or who want to do the things that I do for the dead. And there aren’t many funeral homes that are sensitive or receptive to this — they want to do their thing their way. Barbara is different so Butterworth is different. If you want to prepare your deceased, Barbara will make sure you have a private room to do it in. If you don’t have your own, she’ll bring you their assortment of cosmetics, hair brushes, etc. and she’ll even help you with the dressing (you’d never know it but this woman is strong.) Barbara understands. She’s interested in burial traditions in other other countries, in other cultures, etc.
Arthur A. Wright Chapel (which is attached to the funeral home) is a sweet old-​feeling chapel with a serene vibe. There’s plenty of room for any type of service you’d like to have. They accommodate everything: Visitation, Memorial Service, Graveside Service, Chapel Service, Church Service, Committal Service, Special Gatherings.
I wouldn’t care if Butterworth were a few bucks more for burials or cremations, I’m a loyal customer regardless. Service extraordinaire. And they understand.