About Us
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.
John William Moles
4th Generation Owner & Funeral Director
As fourth-generation steward of the Moles family business, John continues to find meaning in facilitating a team of associates providing innovative healing for those experiencing a loss. John’s background includes serving the community through numerous nonprofits and service organizations, and his schooling includes the University of Washington, Seattle Pacific, and the MBA program at Western Washington.
John has served in all positions in funeral and cemetery operations and has maintained a special focus serving the people of the Nooksack and Lummi Nations. John and his wife of over 20 lovely years, Anathea, are raising a family of nine children on a farm on Lummi Island.
Michael Anderson
Director of Family Services, Greenacres Memorial Park
Joining Moles in 2001, and after assisting a family suffering with the loss of a loved one, Michael realized immediately he had found his calling. Combining a passion to serve those in need of cemetery arrangements at the worst time in their lives along with the opportunity to serve others planning their own wishes for the future; both farewell tributes (aka funeral/cremation arrangements) and memorialization (aka memorial headstones and cemetery arrangements), has proven to be the most fulfilling of career choices. Moles Farewell Tributes provides Michael with the freedom and continued encouragement to exercise degrees in business administration (MBA) and marketing to create and oversee the development of new gardens at the company’s cemetery; Greenacres Memorial Park, memorialization offerings and customized farewell tributes. Through ongoing training and staff development Michael enjoys sharing his knowledge and years of experience to help and join his fellow team members provide every family served with the caring and professional attention they deserve and value in funeral care.
Dr. Dale Pollard
Funeral Director
As a funeral director for Moles Farewell Tributes, Dr. Dale Pollard coordinates operations at the downtown Ferndale location on Main Street. For more than a decade, he has been part of the team caring for Native families in the Lummi and Nooksack nations. He is Moles Farewell Tributes’ primary celebrant/officiant for families in need of help for Celebrations of Life and Graveside Committals.
Dr. Dale is also an ordained Deacon in the Catholic Church based at Sacred Heart Church in Bellingham, WA., serving the Archdiocese of Seattle in Whatcom County. As a Fourth Degree Knight of Columbus, he helps assist the needy in Whatcom County and the Archdiocese. He has served the Catholic families of Whatcom County for many years in funeral planning and looks forward to expanding care for local Catholic families.
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Moles Farewell Tributes facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
Seamless Arrangements
With three funeral homes, a dedicated cemetery and the only on-site crematory in the area, Moles is uniquely equipped to handle every detail in one place. From planning to care to final placement, we make everything seamless — all under one trusted name.
Burial Options
We offer a range of burial options to honor your loved one’s life and values — from traditional casketed burial to natural and innovative alternatives.
Unique Funerals and Tributes
Every individual is unique. Which is why we offer fully customizable memorial services designed just for your family.
Cremation Options
Cremation can be a meaningful and flexible way to honor a loved one. We offer several options to personalize the experience — from traditional flame-based cremation to eco-friendly alternatives and witnessing opportunities.
Honoring excellence
We’re honored to be recognized for our dedication to excellence and genuine care. Explore the esteemed associations we're a part of, and the awards that celebrate our commitment to the communities we serve.
Moles Farewell Tributes is honored as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
We're hiring
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Moles Farewell Tributes offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.
