Important Announcement Regarding Deaths in King County
Families and their Funeral Service Providers, including Barton Family Funeral Service, are experiencing significantly delays in obtaining death certificates from King County while King County implements an electronic system called EDRS. (You may read about it HERE)
We have been using the EDRS system for several years for deaths occurring in other counties such as Snohomish County. We know the system well and are trying to help physicians and hospitals as they make the transition. Because King is such a large county, the transition is taking longer than we have experienced in the past, and unfortunately we are all experiencing considerable delays in obtaining death certificates.
County and State officials are very cooperative and are working diligently to facilitate the change. We ask for your patience and assure you that we are doing everything possible to meet your expectations.
I just heard of Leif’s death this past Sunday and am profoundly saddened. Spending much time at Helen and Howard’s place in the 60’s and early 70’s, I remember all 3 boys. Last time I saw Leif was in 2015. I wish I would’ve spent more time talking to him. Much love to Helen and to Howard.
Depression can be an unforgivable illness that is all too often fatal.