Sticklin Funeral Chapel

Sticklin Funeral Chapel, located at 1437 S Gold Street in Centralia, Washington, has been a trusted provider of funeral and cremation services in Lewis County since the 1890s. For over a century, the chapel has guided families through the difficult stages of loss with respect, professionalism, and compassion. The history began in 1892 when Swiss cabinet maker Louis Jacob (L.J.) Sticklin arrived in Centralia from Pennsylvania. He initially opened a cabinet and coffin-making business on Park Street in Chehalis, quickly expanding into mortuary services. L.J. became a well-known community figure, remembered for his kindly concern, his traditional Prince Albert jacket, and the ever-present flower in his lapel. In 1914, the Chehalis Bee-Nugget described him as a man who officiated at countless sorrow-stricken homes with sympathy and brotherhood.

L.J.'s sons, Charles and Hugh, continued the legacy as the second generation, with Charles owning the mortuary in Centralia and Chehalis, and Hugh managing a mortuary in Olympia. Charles was a visionary who dreamed of building a modern funeral home between Centralia and Chehalis. Though he did not see his dream realized in his lifetime, his funeral business became among the most modern and well-equipped in Washington state. The heritage continued through Mortimer Sticklin, Charles's son, and then his son Don. Inspired by his grandfather's vision, Don and his wife Lois dedicated a new funeral home in 1973, honoring L.J. Sticklin. After Don's passing in 1975, Mortimer came out of retirement to assist Lois, who obtained her funeral director's license under his supervision. Today, Sticklin Funeral Chapel is part of the Dignity Memorial network, continuing the tradition of compassionate, caring service.

The chapel offers full funeral home services, including burial services, cremation, transportation, paperwork services, and notifications. It provides an onsite chapel for services and is fully wheelchair accessible with free parking. Families can utilize prepayment plans to pre-plan funerals, ensuring wishes are honored and costs are managed. The caring Lewis County team is dedicated to customer service, spending time with each family to ensure no benefit is overlooked. They believe memorial displays are essential, adding personal touches to celebrations of life. Even after the service, the team remains available to address any new developments or questions.

Sticklin Funeral Chapel is backed by a 100% service guarantee from Dignity Memorial, ensuring any service detail not meeting expectations is corrected or refunded. The chapel offers 24/7 availability, lifetime flexibility on prepaid plans, and relocation protection across North America. The facility accepts major credit cards including American Express, Discover, Mastercard, Visa, and PayPal. With a stellar 4.8-star rating from 52 reviews, Sticklin Funeral Chapel exemplifies trust and excellence.