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| 1002 S Yakima Ave, Tacoma, WA, 98405 | |
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0.4 miSouth 9th/Theater District
0.4 miCommerce and 10th [nb]
0.4 miTheater District
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Specialties
Welcome to the Gaffney Funeral Home Yelp page. We sincerely hope that the information here will be helpful. Whether you need us today, or are planning for tomorrow we are here to help walk you through and more importantly simplify the process. We take pride in our 97% family satisfaction rating and look forward to serving your family in any way we can. Please visit our website, www.GaffneyCares.com, for more information. Thanks for your interest and time.
History
Established in 1883.
My family’s association with funeral service began in 1894 when my great-grandfather Laurence M. Gaffney moved to San Jose, California and founded Gaffney Undertaking Company.
After some time there, Laurence sold that business and moved his family to Tacoma and founded Gaffney Mortuary in 1905 on K Street in the downtown area. In the late 1920’s, his son Theodore «Ted» Gaffney joined the firm. Ted soon moved the firm and established it at its’ present location on Yakima Avenue, also in the downtown area.
In the early 1970’s, his son Lawrence «Larry» Gaffney joined the firm with his wife Ellen. I joined the firm in the early 2000’s, representing the fourth generation of service. I look forward to continuing the long legacy of helping families in our area with skillful direction and compassionate care, as laid out so carefully by those who came before me.
Meet the Manager
Corey G.
Manager
Corey is a lifelong native of Tacoma. Born in Tacoma General Hospital, he graduated from Bellarmine Preparatory High School and then attended Gonzaga University majoring in Public Relations with a minor in Philosophy. After working for several years with the firm, he became a Certified Crematory Operator and a Licensed Funeral Director. Corey is a Fourth Generation Funeral Director.
Corey is General Manager of the firm and is responsible for its overall direction and operations.
Corey enjoys taking a role in the community and our field, having being honored to serve as an International Cemetery Cremation and Funeral Association (ICCFA) Board Member for the 2010 – 2013 term. Corey attends the Church of St. Patrick in Tacoma.
Corey is married to Jen and they both reside in Tacoma with two children and two cats.
