Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Inc.

Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Inc., located at 302 West 11th Street in Vancouver, Washington, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care in the greater Vancouver area since 1917. The business occupies a historic building originally constructed as a private residence around 1853. In 1917, the building was converted into a funeral home, and during the 1920s, a dedicated funeral chapel was added, allowing services to be held on-site. Over the decades, the funeral home evolved through several name changes reflecting mergers and partnerships. Notably, in 1966, Knapp Funeral Home—which had served downtown Vancouver since 1905—merged with Hamilton-Mylan. Later, John Gunderson joined as an owner, leading to the combined name Hamilton-Mylan-Knapp-Gunderson Funeral Home. In recent years, the names Knapp and Gunderson were removed to simplify the identity. In 1985, David Fuller joined the funeral home and eventually purchased it, becoming the sole owner of Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Inc. David Fuller continues to oversee the operation, maintaining a legacy of treating each family with the same care and respect as his own.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the needs of families during their time of loss. Immediate need assistance is available 24/7, and the staff provides guidance on all aspects of funeral planning, including traditional funerals, memorial services, cremation, and burial options. For those who wish to plan ahead, Hamilton-Mylan offers pre-planning resources to help individuals document their final wishes and relieve their loved ones of decision-making burdens. The on-site chapel provides a dignified space for services, and the facility features wheelchair accessible entrances and parking lots, ensuring accessibility for all guests. Parking options include free and paid parking lots, garages, and street parking.

As a trusted community resource, the funeral home publishes obituaries and maintains an email notification system to keep subscribers informed of recent passings. Additional resources include a general price list, Washington and Oregon state death certificate worksheets, veteran benefits guides, and information on funeral etiquette, eulogies, and the death certificate process. The staff honors America’s service members through dedicated veteran services, paying tribute with honor and pride. With a 4.7-star rating based on 20 reviews, Hamilton-Mylan Funeral Home, Inc. continues to provide compassionate, professional care to Vancouver families, carrying forward a tradition of service that spans more than a century.