We had a wonderful experience with this Watkins Bothers location (MacDonald Chapel…read more315 N. Michigan Ave, Howell) for my Dad's funeral. My dad requested that we use them before he passed, and it was a great decision. They were just very kind and patient in all the things we needed at a very sensitive time, and always responsive. Everyone we worked with there was so kind and compassionate. We had to make a lot of choices and our attendant was very patient as well as knowledgeable, and gave us plenty of time to discuss alone & decide. They offered high-quality beautiful programs that allowed customization and multiple photos. I really appreciated that they lent us professional grade photo boards to use for the visitation & funeral. The casket we selected was mid-grade, and in person looked high-quality, with a lovely color and finish. They even assisted me in having my Dad's dress shirt picked up and delivered back after cleaning. The room for the visitation was spacious and well laid out for mingling and conversation. They encouraged us to bring personal items of my Dad's to put around the room, and that really made things feel special for him. There was a TV in the back that played off a jump drive, and it made the viewing experience memorable. They were also so helpful and accommodating in trying to assist me in getting the slideshow to run how I wanted. Many people sat and watched the photos, and it was a perfect way to honor my Dad's memory. There was a private space available for immediate family to decompress and have a little refreshment near the visitation room, and it was so convenient and appreciated. They were truly compassionate professionals at the church funeral service & burial, as well. Casket transportation and the funeral procession was orderly and professional. They gently guided us through, and we never felt rushed. Thank you, MacDonald's / Watkins Bros. You helped a difficult experience be very meaningful and beautiful.

My aunt's funeral service was scheduled at this locale. It is located near downtown Howell. The…read morebuilding is a decent size that can accommodate small or large groups. Street parking and a private lot is available behind the building. The staff was attentive and made sure everything was prepared in advance of the service. Loads of hand sanitizer and notes reminding everyone not to shake hands and to stay socially distanced were placed through out the building. I appreciated the intimate layout of the facility. My family felt close although we were a apart due to Covid.

What a pretty little cemetery! It's an old one with dates going back to the 1700's. My friend…read morebrought me here to show me. She thinks there is an ancestor of hers there named Stewart. She knows I like cemeteries and wanted to show me. There are about 225 people buried here and it appears someone is taking care of it because the grass and weeds are not over grown. Several of the gravestones do look damaged, whether from weather and erosion or vandalism it was hard to say , maybe some of both. It still looked very pretty and peaceful.

Herrmann was purchased by another owner in the past year who is still getting her business off the…read moreground. Penny is reasonably friendly, but not the kind of friendly you need in the funeral business. The organization I am used to with other places was not there. Most of the time there is almost an interview process- the director is filling out paperwork with your requests as you are speaking to keep track of everything. I understand she is catering to a specific type of client given the more rural location of her business, but I was just glad the funeral was over. The prices are very reasonable, but there are a lot of restrictions. For example: No food or water upstairs, but the lounge is downstairs. No dairy or other products that could potentially spoil and make someone sick since the funeral home doesn't have a food license. Only one type of prayer card is offered. The printing was cheap- home printing you could do yourself. The day of the funeral, there was an issue with the flowers- we were not able to place the urn arrangement we ordered on the table because it was cherry, until plastic was placed on top. Penny was rude about the delivery of this information rather than being helpful. "You can't put that on the cherry table, it will ruin it." If you need inexpensive funeral arrangements and are restricted by location, this isn't a bad place to use. My expectations were higher given my previous experience so I wouldn't use them again.

Penny was very compassionate and caring with our family as we celebrated the end of our mother's…read moreand my father's wife end of life's journey. She was helpful in her suggestions and worked with us to guide us to the best selections on what we needed. Her heart is for ensuring the family's care of their loved one is what they want.

This past weekend was a rough one for my friend's family as they said goodbye to a loved one who…read morewas a wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Borek Jennings did an amazing job planning every detail and they made the whole experience a memorable one. Their services were remarkable and I would highly recommend them for anyone in need of those services. It's never easy losing someone and saying goodbye, so be sure to work with Borek on your funeral planning.

Borek Jennings is a great funeral home. During the covid pandemic, we could not have the type of…read moreservice we wanted, but Todd Borek did a terrific job with every detail. He even said the rosary before the service and explained the meaning of the mysteries and how each applies to our every day lives. For those not familiar with the rosary, he established an inclusive and open environment, indicating that if you did not know the prayers, you could just meditate. He has a knack for making all feel at ease. You can just tell that Todd loves what he does - it shows through in all the little details.