About Us
Our promise
Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.
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.
Russ Crawford
Sexton of Columbia Memorial Gardens
Holly Houston
Owner/Funeral Director/Embalmer
Holly grew up in Prineville, OR, after graduating from high school she moved to the Portland area while she attended mortuary school at Mt. Hood Community College, graduating with a degree in Applied Science/Funeral Service Education in 2003. Holly has been a part of the funeral industry in many areas of the state for over 20 years now. Working in the Willamette Valley area, on the Southern Oregon Coast and in Central Oregon. She relocated to St. Helens in July of 2014 after being offered a position at Columbia Funeral Home & Cremation Center. After managing the funeral home and cemetery for six years Holly became the Owner. She is a very active member in the Columbia County Out of The Darkness Walk and Suicide Prevention Team, she is an active member and past president of Columbia County Rotary Club and serves as a Board Member and past president for the Oregon Funeral Directors Association. During her spare time, she enjoys working outside in her yard, spending time with her fiancé Bryan and their two dogs enjoying the outdoors and watching her favorite football teams. Holly enjoys serving her families during one of the hardest times of their lives and she takes great pride in her effort to do so.
Brie Shelton
Funeral Director/Embalmer Apprentice
Offering compassion and dedication to the families she serves; Brie is the Apprentice Funeral Director at Columbia Funeral Home and Cremation Center. She graduated with a degree in Funeral Services from Mt. Hood Community College in 2023. She is excited to now be serving Columbia County after gaining valuable experience at various esteemed funeral homes in the Portland area. Her journey into the funeral services industry was inspired by a personal moment of caring for her grandmother, where she discovered her calling to provide comfort and guidance during times of loss.
With a profound commitment to honoring the departed and supporting their loved ones, Brie finds fulfillment in being a beacon of light in the midst of darkness. Her favorite aspect of the job is working closely with families, offering solace and assistance as they navigate through their grief-stricken moments.
Outside of her profession, Brie enjoys spending time on her family estate in Clackamas County, where she shares her days with her beloved English Pointer, Pearl, and a playful kitten named Charles. As a proud mother to a wonderful teenage son, Brie considers motherhood her greatest achievement and cherishes the adventures that she experienced before discovering her passion in funeral services.
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Columbia Funeral Home & Cremation Center facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
Seamless Arrangements
We'll help you with everything you need with a simple step-by-step process for all of your funeral, cremation and cemetery plans.
Unique Funerals and Tributes
Every individual is unique. Which is why we offer fully customizable memorial services designed just for your family.
Around the Clock Support
We're here to answer any questions and help in any way we can – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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.
Columbia Funeral Home is honored as one of the Best Places to Work in 2023.
We're hiring
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Columbia Funeral Home & Cremation Center offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.
