Who Owns What?

Did you know that many funeral homes and cremation providers in Tacoma-Pierce county are owned by large chains and multinationals?

This remote ownership can be hidden because, when a conglomerate takes over a funeral home, the name is often left unchanged.

The same cannot be said for the service. Under the disguise of a family firm, prices are usually increased, cremation services are contracted out and employees are trained to upsell merchandise. In other words, the focus becomes profit, not service.

Despite the flurry of takeovers in recent years, Gaffney Funeral Home remains independently owned and operated. We are resolved to stay that way. After all, we have been serving families in and around Tacoma for over 130 years, and a wealth of experience has been handed down through four generations of the Gaffney family. Neither our knowledge nor our links with the community can or should be transferred to a faceless owner located in a distant state.

The level of compassionate care that we provide can only be given by a family-owned funeral home. With Gaffney Funeral Home, you have a wider range of options and the highest level of personal attention. Why? Because we remain accountable to you and your family, not far away stockholders and investors.

If you are looking for funeral directors you can depend on, choose Gaffney Funeral Home.