Wildflower Funeral Concepts
2025-03-13T02:16:48.942Z
When we updated our wills in 2021, often included in that document is a directive about the 'disposal of remains'. One of our goals was a method of 'disposal' that would somehow allow us to return to our mature garden which we have cultivated, loved and lived on for over fifty years (now). Our attorney told us about 'terramation', the process of composting the human body in a beautiful, natural way, with no chemicals or fire, just temperature control, natural materials placed with the body, and the body's own microbes leading this natural, beautiful process. The resulting compost can be distributed where and how you wish. If you don't have a garden as we do, Wildflower can provide choices for placement. In 2021, this new method had just been approved by the state legislature, and there was only one facility in Washington that could do this, in Auburn, Washington. Then last summer, I saw on social media that Wildflower Funeral Concepts opened in Ferndale, and that terramation was one of several types of 'disposal of remains' which they offered. I set up an appointment with Brian Flowers, the owner and funeral director of Wildflower Funeral Concepts. He was very welcoming and clearly explained the process, timeline, expenses, etc. I had many questions and he satisfied me completely with his answers.I had no way, of course, of knowing that approximately five months later, I would be telling PeaceHealth St. Joseph Hospital that Wildflower Funeral Concepts was the funeral home to contact when my husband passed away unexpectedly during the night. Though I was in shock at the news, I was confident knowing that Brian would take care of everything and provide me guidance if needed.He provided me with superb service and comfort, taking care of all the details, too numerous to list here. He told me matters to attend to which I would not have known on my own, and the few times I needed to consult over the last few months, he has always been very responsive and thorough.I highly recommend the terramation process, a most natural and beautiful way to return to the earth, and I recommend without hesitation, Wildflower Funeral Concepts and Brian Flowers. His business has all the traditional end of life services available as well as other newer methods. His compassion, care and attention to detail were exemplary and I am very appreciative he was there in my time of great need. And I urge readers to get this important decision made and in place. You really never know when you might need it, and having a plan will give you some peace in a turbulent and painful time.