Butterworth Funeral Home - Arthur A. Wright Chapel

Butterworth Funeral Home - Arthur A. Wright Chapel & Queen Anne Columbarium, located at 520 West Raye Street in Seattle, Washington, is a distinguished funeral home with a rich history dating back to 1883. Originally opened as the Arthur A. Wright Funeral Home, the beautiful two-story building was designed in the style of Spanish architecture. The entrance opens into a spacious reception hall that can accommodate both large and intimate gatherings. The inspirational chapel, seating up to 150 guests, serves celebrants of all faiths and traditions, and includes a private family room behind the pulpit, a grand split staircase leading to a choir loft, music room, and chapel balcony. Situated atop Queen Anne Hill, the funeral home stands just minutes from downtown Seattle, bridging Mt. Pleasant Cemetery and Hills of Eternity, allowing it to serve families throughout the greater Seattle area. Adjacent to the chapel is the lovely Queen Anne Columbarium, constructed in 1905, featuring stunning stained-glass windows and elegant marble floors. As the only columbarium in downtown Seattle, it offers a serene and convenient setting for honoring cremated remains. A major renovation in 1939 added additional columbarium space above the original, with meticulous woodwork and craftsmanship in each niche room. The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of end-of-life services, including traditional religious ceremonies, contemporary celebrations of life, military funerals, cremation (both flame and water cremation), human composting, and unique options like Neptune Memorial Reef and Celestis Memorial Spaceflight. The team emphasizes personalized tributes, encouraging families to incorporate lifelong passions, hobbies, and joyful moments into memorial services. The funeral home is part of the Dignity Memorial network and provides a 100% service guarantee, ensuring every detail meets expectations. They offer 24/7 availability, prepayment plans with low interest options, and a custody-of-care program that guarantees the identification of loved ones from the time of pickup to return. With a Google Maps rating of 4.9 out of 5 from over 100 reviews, the funeral home is highly regarded for its professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. Whether arranging an immediate funeral or planning ahead, families can rely on the knowledgeable and caring staff to guide them through every step.