Headstones in Seattle & Puget Sound

Seattle's historic Lake View Cemetery on Capitol Hill and Tahoma National Cemetery in Kent are among the region's best known. Puget Sound families include Japanese, Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese, Korean, Scandinavian, Ethiopian and Somali communities.

Rain and moss

Wet winters encourage moss, lichen and algae. Polished granite resists staining better than rough finishes; clean gently with water and a soft brush. See removing moss and lichen.

Many traditions

Asian American families often include photos, characters and family details; East African families may choose Amharic, Tigrinya or Somali text. Have every word checked by a fluent reader. See Japanese traditions and Chinese traditions.

Cemetery rules

In the United States, cemeteries are regulated state by state, and every cemetery — municipal, religious, nonprofit or private — sets its own rules on memorial sizes, materials, foundations and installation. Before you order:

• Ask the cemetery for its rules and fee schedule in writing (foundation, setting and any permit fees).
• Confirm who installs — cemetery staff or an approved monument company.
• Submit the design for approval before production.

Our cemetery headstone rules guide has a full checklist, and headstone setting fees explained covers the extra costs.

Veterans

Eligible veterans can receive a government headstone, marker or medallion, and families can also choose a private granite monument that includes service details. See veteran headstones and VA rules, the VA medallion and military inscriptions.

Factory-direct to Seattle

Marwaa Memorials manufactures in our own factory and delivers door-to-door across the USA under DAP terms, with freight, customs and duties included in the quote. Plan the design in our Design Studio, request a quote, or call our US team via the contact page. Read how DAP delivery works.

Local pages: our Washington headstone guide. See also our Portland and Vancouver, BC guides.