We understand it's not always possible to pay respects in person, & hope that this will help.
"When one door of happiness closes, another opens; but often we look so long at the closed door that we do not see the one which has been opened for us."
Helen KellerThose grieving are in great need of support. If a close friend has recently experienced a loss, fill out the form below to subscribe to our weekly tips and find out how you can be most helpful.
Grieving doesn't always end with the funeral: subscribe to our daily grief support email, designed to help you a little bit every day, by filling out the form below.
New Tacoma Cemeteries & Funeral Home has been serving the local community for over 137 years. Our staff is committed to providing the highest level of individualized service possible with unique facilities and cemetery offerings for burial, entombment and cremation memorialization.
Check our "Coming Events" for information on our Annual Living History Tour at Tacoma Cemetery. ***Also just added: A 7 week Grief Recovery Outreach Program beginning in July led by Geoff Piper, see information under the Grief & Healing tab above - 7 Week Session Scheduled.
The 7-Week Program will begin
MONDAY JULY 8 • From 6:00 to 8:00 PM
New Tacoma Cemeteries & Funeral Home
9212 Chambers Creek Road West
University Place
CHAMBERS CREEK CHAPEL
Space is Limited to the First 20 People who Sign Up
Cost: $15. for The Grief Recovery Handbook by John James & Russell Friedman
To Register or for further information Contact:
Geoff Piper • Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®
(253)217-7022 * gahpiper@gmail.com
Or Call New Tacoma Cemeteries & Funeral Home (253)564-1311
Copyrights © / Trademarks (TM). ©1993-2011 All Grief Recovery Institute® related copyrights/trademarks are owned by The Grief Recovery Institute, John W. James, and Russell P. Friedman including but not limited to: The Grief Recovery Institute®, The Grief Recovery Method®, Certified Grief Recovery Specialist®, Grief £ Recovery®, and AARAM Formula®. All rights reserved. The program is affiliated with and endorsed by The Grief Recovery Institute®.
Now available to meet your desire for a personalized Celebration of Life to honor your loved one –

As a Celebrant, Geoff Piper is a specialist in planning and facilitating Chapel, Graveside or special location ceremonies that are highly personalized. These events provide a great degree of flexibility and creativity to suit the unique personality of the person who died and to express the love of those who attend. People who are “spiritual but not religious” or have no local church affiliation are encouraged to consider a Celebrant led ceremony. New Tacoma Funeral Directors can connect you with Geoff to plan the tribute most meaningful to you and the surviving family and friends.
Please give us a call; we are available 24 hours a day to assist you when needed. Our promise is to assist any family in need, regardless of financial ability. One thing that makes us more unique among larger area cemeteries is that New Tacoma Cemetery is a registered "not for profit" cemetery, meaning our profits are reinvested into our property rather than going to an out of state "corporate office". When you buy an interment right for burial or placement at New Tacoma, you actually become an "owner" of the cemetery.
I promise the staff of New Tacoma will act with compassion, integrity and honesty in helping you each step of the way.
Ron Messenger - President
253 564-1311
We provide our families with an open door policy. Please feel free to contact us 24 hours a day.
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home
9212 Chambers Creek Rd. W.,
University Place, WA 98467
Tacoma Cemetery
4801 South Tacoma Way,
Tacoma, WA 98409
New Tacoma Cemetery
9221 Chambers Creek Road West,
University Place, WA 98467
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home
9212 Chambers Creek Rd. W.,
University Place, WA 98467
New Tacoma Cemeteries and Funeral Home
9212 Chambers Creek Rd. W.,
University Place, WA 98467