People's Memorial

10/17/2026

A good read in the Guardian on funeral costs and the choices people feel forced to make.

'An urn cost more than my rent. So I scattered my mother’s ashes at Yosemite from a Ziploc bag, without the federal permit I couldn’t afford to wait for'

10/15/2026

Check out this podcast featuring our PMA Board Member Elizabeth Coplan!

🎙️ Our Loving Companions on The Sights + Sounds Show! 🐾💛

How do our beloved pets teach us about life, death, and grief? In this new podcast episode, host Jeneé Darden talks with producer Elizabeth Coplan and playwright, co-producer, and veterinarian Dr. Alan Stewart about the power of art to help us honor the extraordinary bonds we share with our animal companions.

🎭 Catch Our Loving Companions at The Marsh in San Francisco (October 15–18) and Berkeley (October 22–25).

🎧 Listen to the episode: https://www.kalw.org/show/sights-sounds/2026-10-14/full-show-the-oakland-public-conservatory-of-musics-20th-anniversary-our-loving-companions-play-on-grieving-pets

Grief Dialogues

10/13/2026

We were delighted to work with The Foraged Funeral , who provided this beautiful floral spray for our After Party, here's a video of Sara's process!

10/13/2026

What a great resource!

This week, October 14th, 15th, and 17th!

Get your documents legally notarized for no charge by one of A Sacred Passing's community notarties

All ASP community notarties have advance care directives and power of attorney documents on hand

Third Wednesdays
with Ash from 5-7pm
Wednesday, October 14th and November 11th
Peleton Cafe Bike Shop
1224 East Jefferson Street, Seattle, WA 98122

Second Thursdays*
with Anne-Marie from 3-5pm
Thursday, October 15th and November 12th
Seattle Public Library- Southwest branch
9010 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
*moving forward will be second Thursdays, October 15th is technically the third Thursday this month but Anne-Marie will be there this week 💜

Third Saturdays
with Leilani from 3-5pm
Saturday, October 17th and November 21st
Tacoma Public Library- Main branch
Study room 102
1102 Tacoma Ave South, Tacoma, WA 98402

More information at:
bit.ly/freenotary (link is case sensitive)

Questions? [email protected]

10/08/2026

At tonight's fundraiser you can win a 1-hour Argosy Cruise for 4! See you there!!

The forecast this weekend is showing sunnier days ahead! Plan to spend some time outside and on the water. Our 1-2 hour sightseeing tours can fit seamlessly into any weekend plan + leave you with AMAZING fall views 🍂 PC:

TICKETS - https://www.argosycruises.com/cruises/

10/07/2026

Our After Party Fundraiser is tomorrow!! Please get your tickets (also available at the door) and we'll see you there! Music, games, special cocktails, raffle baskets, a visit from The Grim Reaper (off-duty), and a gorgeous whicker casket awaits!

Join Seattle non-profit People's Memorial Association for The After Party on Thursday October 8th from 6p-9p at Screwdriver Bar, a fundraising event for funeral education and advocacy efforts.

10/06/2026

Thanks to the Seattle Met Magazine for this profile. "While some corners of the country fantasize about outrunning death with technology and others cling tightly to inherited traditions, Seattle asks, 'How can we do death better?' The result has been practical, progressive, and influential enough that the rest of the US tends to follow us."

The city built an end-of-life industry that actually cares.

10/05/2026

This week's The After Party FUN-raiser features this beautiful natural casket courtesy of Passages International, Inc . We'll be auctioning it off alongside our raffle baskets. Made from willow and seagrass lined with unbleached cotton, it's a great "green" burial choice. The winner can take it home (last year's winner uses hers for decor!) or elect to donate it to a family in need. Let's raise the bids for the cause this Thursday! 🎁

09/21/2026

At our After Party on Oct. 8th you can drop your raffle tickets into one of five baskets, one containing (2) VIP passes for the upcoming Tasveer Film Festival, coming up on Oct. 13-18th!

The wait is over. The poster is here.

Here’s your first look at the official poster for the 21st Tasveer Film Festival & Market. A celebration of the stories, people, and moments that bring our community together✨



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09/21/2026

We'll be present at this event! Come talk to us about your end-of-life planning and pick up free documents to declare your personal wishes!

Join QLaw Foundation, the Imperial Sovereign Court of Seattle, and community partners for Know Your Rights! at Massive Nightclub on Friday, September 25.

We’ll kick off with a legal panel focused on the issues impacting our 2SLGBTQIA+ communities right now, followed by a drag show and an evening of community, connection, and resources.

📍 Massive Nightclub | 1619 E Pine St, Seattle
⚖️ Legal Panel — 7 PM
💃 Drag Show — 8 PM
🤝 Community partners + legal resources on the 2nd floor
🎟️ Suggested donation at the door: $15

Knowing your rights is powerful. Knowing where to turn when you need support matters just as much. Come learn, connect, and stay for the drag. 💖