About

PEOPLE'S MEMORIALTM ASSOCIATION: 

 

MISSION:

A Washington state nonprofit that promotes

consumer choice for end-of-life arrangements. 
 

VISION:

A future where all of us have information

about and access to death care options

that reflect our personal values and resources. 

 

VALUES:

Respect:

Serve the residents of Washington State

with dignity and care.

Honor the diversity of those we serve.

 

Compassion 

Seek to understand the circumstances and

needs of families at time of loss.

Provide Professional services that are appropriate,

supportive and caring.

 

Innovation 

Effect positive change to benefit funeral consumers

with accessible, efficient and quality services.

 

Cooperation: 

Work together with consumers, industry and

government to strengthen the rights and expand

the choices for end-of-life.

 

Advocacy: 

Lead and be a voice for the rights and needs

of all funeral consumers.

 

Sustainability:

Conserve resources and respect the environment

to ensure affordability and long-term viability.

 

Ethics:

Maintain the highest standards.

Be democratic, transparent and accountable

in all aspects of our operations.

                                                                                            

People's MemorialTM Privacy Policy

PMA History

  

2009-10

Board of Directors

President:
Barbara Van Droof
Nursing Professor Emeritus

Vice President:
Rod Stout          Technology Specialist  & Office Volunteer

Secretary:
Nora Cedarwind Young
Certified Death Midwife        & Hospice Chaplain

Treasurer:
Karen Gwilym
Hospital & Parish Nurse

Directors:
Anna Davis Rudd
Geriatric Care Consultant

David Newman Attorney                

Larry Haight                       Small Business Owner 

Lori Rath
Attorney

Todd Smith                       Construction Management

Alternates:
Jeanette Merki
Human Resource Mgmt

Pam Kiesel                         IT Management

Staff:                           Executive Director
John Eric Rolfstad

Office Manager
Paul Deischer

Office Assistant                Abigail Pratt