Sticklin Funeral Chapel in Centralia, Washington, has provided funeral and cremation services to families in Lewis County since the 1890s. For over a century, we have helped people through this difficult stage of life with respect, professionalism and compassion. We'll be honored to serve you and your family, guiding you through the entire funeral process.
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Our compassionate and caring team works tirelessly to meet the needs of Lewis County families. We are here to provide guidance and understanding at 1 of the most personal and challenging times in life. We take great pride in our customer service and devote time to each family, making sure that no benefit has been overlooked.
L.J. set the tone for a tradition of compassion and caring. He became a well-known figure in the Lewis County community, mostly remembered for his kindly concern, his traditional Prince Albert jacket and the ever-present flower in his lapel. In 1914, the Chehalis Bee-Nugget newspaper described him in this way: “Perhaps no other man, not excepting doctor or minister, has officiated at so many sorrow-stricken homes and performed the duties of sympathy and brotherhood as L.J. Sticklin, pioneer undertaker and funeral director.”
The heritage of the Sticklin funeral home business continued through the 50s and early 60s under the able direction of Mortimer Sticklin, the son of Charles. In 1962, the torch was passed to Mortimer’s oldest son, Don. Inspired by the vision of his grandfather, Charles, and deeply moved by a sense of compassion for his fellow man, Don set to work to give substance to his grandfather's dream of a modern, up-to-date facility between Centralia and Chehalis to better serve the community, which had been so intimately connected with the growth of the family business. In 1973, with the determination that was characteristic of every generation of Sticklins that preceded him, Don and his wife, Lois, dedicated the new funeral home to the man who started it all, L.J. Sticklin.
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June 2020
"Helpful and friendly staff. Very knowledgeable and easy to talk to."
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May 2020
"It was nice to know that my daughter was in good hands."
Verified Cremation Customer
May 2020
"Front line staff treats your loved one like they are the most important person they have ever done. The front line staff took care of my mother and my son. Even family members commented how well they ..."
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April 2020
"Everyone at Sticklin was easy to work with, flexible, and cared about making our experience what we wanted it to be."
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January 2020