Founded in 1939, People's Memorial Association (PMA) serves its members and the general public throughout Washington. PMA was created in the height of the co-operative movement in the U.S. to establish an alternative to the high prices and predatory sales practices of the funeral industry. People’s Memorial Association (PMA) is the trusted resource and thought-leader for funeral choice, education, and advocacy in Washington State. We envision a future where everyone has access to after-death arrangements that reflect their personal values and resources. In 2007, the members of PMA voted to open a not-for-profit cooperative funeral home in Seattle called The Co-op Funeral Home of People's Memorial. It is now one of highest volume funeral homes in the state of Washington.