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Portland First Call Memorials

Portland, Oregon 97211. Phones answered 24/7 for first-call support

Full service

$10,330

Direct cremation

$2,390

Response

director call-back within 90 minutes

Ownership

Family owned

Open now

Closed

Directory signals last refreshed January 9, 2026.

Photos

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About

Planning context

A richer profile built for urgent family decisions and pre-need comparison.

Portland First Call Memorials serves families in Portland, Oregon, as a celebration center provider built for both immediate arrangements and calmer pre-planning conversations. The listing focuses on the operational details people usually need first: whether the phones are staffed around the clock, how quickly the team responds, and whether cremation, burial, memorial, or aftercare paths can be coordinated from one office. The current directory profile highlights memorial service, pre planning, aftercare guidance, burial planning alongside practical amenities such as parking, private family room, arrangement center, wheelchair accessible. Families comparing options can use the price tier and package range as a screening tool before they call, then confirm exact merchandise, transfer, clergy, or reception-line items directly with the arrangement team. This profile is marked as family-owned, which often means continuity with one local staff across the full case. Phones are staffed at all hours for first calls.
Family owned24/7 answer line
Operations

Hours, contact, and readiness

The details most families need before making the first call.

Weekday8:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Weekend9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
HolidayBy appointment
OfficePhones answered 24/7

Currently closed

First-call response is staffed at all hours even when arrangement offices are closed.

Phone: (395) 574-4243

Email: care@portland-first-call-memorials.com

Website: https://www.portland-first-call-memorials.com

Managed by: Portland family ownership group

Languages: English, Polish

Services

Service mix

What the provider currently signals in the directory.

memorial service
pre planning
aftercare guidance
burial planning
celebration of life
shipping repatriation
green options
Amenities

Facility and family-space cues

Planning cues for ceremony flow, reception, and comfort.

parking
private family room
arrangement center
wheelchair accessible
chapel
reception space
coffee lounge
Pricing

Pricing transparency

Estimated and verified package signals designed for fast screening.

Price tier: premium

Direct cremation: $2,390

Burial service: $6,843

Full service package: $10,330

Pre-need discount: Not listed

Financing: Available

Source: Verified pricing signal

Last checked: 2026-02-17

Readiness

What stands out operationally

Signals that often change the shortlist fastest.

Phones answered 24/7 for first-call support

Uses a partner crematory network when needed

English, Polish support available for arrangement conversations

Pre-need planning available without a published discount

Nearby landmarks

Portland Medical CenterPortland Civic CenterOregon memorial district
Reviews

What families report

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Reviews

4.5

128 reviews

5 star
68
4 star
36
3 star
13
2 star
3
1 star
8

Jordan H.

Feb 17, 2026

at needVerified visit

Handled logistics without adding stress

When the first call came in, the director answered quickly and gave the family a clean sequence of next steps. The communication stayed steady the whole way through.

6 people found this useful

Sofia T.

Mar 18, 2026

pre planning

Good fit for getting documents organized early

We used this Portland team to pre-plan instead of waiting for a crisis. They were direct about package ranges, documents, and which decisions could wait.

17 people found this useful

Marcus D.

Jan 19, 2026

memorialVerified visit

The service felt calm and well run

The staff kept the service moving without making the room feel rushed. Streaming, seating, and family handoffs were all explained before guests arrived.

23 people found this useful

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FAQ

Planning questions

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Does Portland First Call Memorials answer calls after hours?

Portland First Call Memorials advertises 24/7 first-call coverage, which means urgent removals and immediate guidance can start before the office opens.

Can Portland First Call Memorials help with cremation planning in Portland?

Portland First Call Memorials is positioned more heavily around burial and memorial coordination. Cremation may still be available through partners, but it is not one of the listing's primary service signals.

What should families ask before signing with Portland First Call Memorials?

Ask for the current general price list, transfer coverage, what package elements are estimated versus verified, how death certificates are handled, and which aftercare or grief-support steps happen after the service.

Does Portland First Call Memorials work for pre-planning as well as immediate need?

Yes. The directory profile is built so families can use the same page to evaluate pre-need readiness, memorial format, disposition options, and practical logistics before a crisis forces rushed decisions.

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