As a sophomore at Kittitas High School in the late 90’s, our owner, Jamin Mohler, had just finished making his baseball bat in woodshop class. His friend and classmate, David Tatro, was intently working on a very detailed inlaid horse head masterpiece. When David’s life was cut short, with his woodshop project left incomplete, Jamin was given the high honor and somber responsibility of finishing David’s woodshop project. Once completed, the Mohler and Tatro families had dinner together, and Jamin was able to present the finished horse head project to David’s grieving family. This experience set Jamin on the trajectory of a lifetime in service to the grieving, caring for those who have experienced loss.

It was a simple woodshop project, but it was a defining moment in Jamin’s life. As a young teen, the fulfillment received by making a difference left an indelible impact. That mission has continued to define and shape the purpose and passion of Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory.

The families of central Washington and beyond have chosen to turn to the dedicated and professional staff of Brookside Funeral Home & Crematory since our inception in 2001. We are honored to be the leading funeral service provider in Kittitas, Yakima, and Chelan Counties. That is not by accident. Each family we serve receives unparalleled guidance and a family-first approach that you will not find universal in our profession. Truthfully, we are glad to be different.