History and Staff

A funeral, or memorial service, should provide family members and loved ones with the chance to reflect, remember, and celebrate a life well-lived. Our goal is to create exceptional services and experiences that fulfill the wishes of your loved one. Our experienced Funeral Directors provide guidance on the crucial first steps toward healing.

A History of Caring

With Washington State having one of the highest cremation rates in the US at 61.16%*, it did not make sense to have large elaborate facilities and vehicles that few families use, yet every family must pay for. Instead, it made more sense to utilize a low-overhead yet professional building, allocate resources more efficiently, and utilize new technologies (such as the internet) to reduce expenses. Through these simple cost reductions, Edwards Memorial is able to offer substantial savings to families without compromising quality of service.

* Source: Center for Health Statistics, WA State Dept. of Health, 03/2005

Our Staff’s Dedication to Respectful Care

A funeral, or memorial service, should provide family members and loved ones with the chance to reflect, remember, and celebrate a life well-lived. At Edwards Memorial, our goal is to create exceptional services and experiences that fulfill the wishes of your loved one. Our experienced Funeral Directors provide guidance on the crucial first steps toward healing.



Lisa Herrig
Funeral Director Intern/Embalmer Intern

Born in Indiana, raised in Auburn, WA. Lisa has always had a strong interest in helping people. She has 30 years of experience as an embalmer intern and funeral director intern in Pierce and King County. Lisa loves to take drives all over especially in the Washington countryside. She loves being a grandmother and travels to see her grand kids whenever she can. She also enjoys spending time with her husband of 36 years.