About Us

I began working in funeral service back in 1988 when I was just 16 years old. Over the years, I watched as many family-run funeral homes were bought out by large corporations—companies more focused on profits than people. In most cases, nothing changed about the service… except the prices, which kept going up. With ownership now answering to shareholders and investors, these companies continued raising rates, making it harder for everyday families to afford the kind of service they wanted. Even as cremation became more common and accepted, the costs still climbed.

By 2002, I knew something had to change. I bought back my hometown funeral home from the largest chain in the industry and started rebuilding with a simple goal: to listen to families. Instead of directing them, we focused on providing options that made sense and treating everyone with the same respect—no matter their budget or the type of service they chose. In 2008, we launched Michigan Cremation & Funeral Care in Grand Rapids with that same vision: to offer affordable, meaningful services rooted in care and honesty. Today, we serve families all across West and Central Michigan, helping them honor their loved ones in a way that’s simple, affordable, and truly personal. We believe that paying tribute shouldn't come with pressure or unnecessary expense—and we're here to make the process as easy and stress-free as possible.