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Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral Columbarium resides in Seattle, King County, Washington.
The first Saint Mark's was built in 1890 at 5th Avenue and Stewart Street downtown. By 1896, the parish had outgrown this small church and in 1897 moved into a bigger and grander one at Seneca and Broadway on First Hill.
In 1958, Cathedral House was constructed at the west end of the building. This much-needed addition contains Bloedel Hall, the kitchen, Library, Parish Office, classrooms and other meeting rooms.
In 1969, the Chapel of the Resurrection and Columbarium was built under the Nave connecting with Cathedral House.
The Chapel of the Resurrection was opened in 1969. Initial funding for the columbarium was generously provided by Cathedral members Joshua and Laura Green who in conversation with Dean John Leffler established a trust to both fund the construction and upkeep of the columbarium and to fund projects related to "completing the Cathedral." Payments for niches become part of this endowment trust.