History
Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Funeral Home, Mausoleum & Crematory began as Portland Cremation Association in 1901, forming the northwest's first cremation association. The cornerstone was placed February, 5, 1901 in the still-existing historic chapel structure. The Povey Brothers, Louis C. Tiffany and the Gerlichs (stained glass artists) designed & installed many of the beautiful historic stained glass skylights and windows throughout the main chapel entryway. In 1910 construction continued on niche and vault room memorials. At that time, it was renamed