I came here for burial services for my dearly departed brother-in-law. He was taken from this…read moreworld unexpectedly and the burial service was proper and tasteful even in the middle of the Pandemic. For those who are attracted by history or find old cemeteries interesting or peaceful, there are some grave sites from over a century ago. It is beautiful and serene. Rest in Peace Dion, I'm sorry I couldn't believe what you believed but I will always respect your purity of faith.

Simply Cremation was courteous, kind, and professional in handling my father's cremation.read more

Simply Cremation treated my sister and I with care, compassion and kindness at a most difficult…read moretime. Abby was wonderful to work with.

This has been our family funeral home for many years. I went to school with some of the Cooks…read more Sadly, the only thing that has been retained is the family name. It's gone corporate & part of a conglomerate, like a car dealership - drive through service. Very professional and organized which was appreciated. Facilities are very nice as were the staff. Plenty of visiting space. Staff was responsive to queries andade themselves available. Flexibility previously seen in scheduling, accommodating the family, and honoring for some aspects of contracted services has been lost, e.g. they would not keep/refrigeratorate the casket floral arrangement until internment 4 days later. Guest refreshments contracted and paid for had to be renegotiated. Refreshments provided were very nice.

No one ever plans on needing the help of a funeral home until they do. I have been to Cook's on a…read morenumber of different occasions and at their various locations. Most recently, I went to the visitation for the father of a friend of mine. One thing I remember is that the visitation space was decorated "floor to ceiling" with items that represented his hobbies during his lifetime. There was a table set up with refreshments and it was uniquely customized for him. The staff were all very attentive and welcoming to the family and guests. All in all, Cook Funeral Home did a fantastic job of honoring and celebrating a life well lived.

Had a great experience here. Thank you so much for taking care of my grandmother and family through…read morethese tough times. They were super accommodating to our needs both cultural and spiritually. Liza and her people were so friendly and supportive. The rooms there were super clean and spacious. I highly recommend here for when the time comes.

Hospice recommended Ofield and we're so glad they did. Susan was very helpful and quick with the…read morefollow ups regarding our aunt's cremation and death certificates. Their online portal simplifies the process and their price point is reasonable when compared to other funeral homes.

My brother and I used Pederson's at the recommendation of extended family after their positive…read moreexperience and reasonable pricing. We worked with Trish during the planning process of our dad's viewing, service, and cremation. She took her time to explain and walk us through everything while also answering all of our questions. The day of my dad's service we worked with Brad & Tim. The whole team was compassionate and responsive to our needs.

Tim and company are wonderful, compassionate people. They cared for our Mom, brother, son-in-law…read moreand recently Dad with such dignity and respect. They will forever be "our funeral home". Each and every person who works there is a blessing to us all. Lynn H.

In 2003 at my son's funeral the hearse left half of the family /friends to find the Ionia cemetery…read moreon our own, the attendant from Brown Funeral Home, drove up to speeds of 90 mph. The driver stated they had another funeral that day to get back to. When I arrived, the hearse was leaving the cemetery going back to Grand Rapids, the graveside services had already been held. Milo Brown laid my dad to rest back in the day, he had integrity, this outfit does not. I wouldn't take a dog to them. Stanley Holmes and Family- St. Louis MO.

pillar in the community since 1925 quality service, integrity, sincerity, curtious, prestigious,…read moreprofessional beyond measure family owned and operated!

Overwhelmed during a time of loss......the loss of our beloved brother. I had no experience…read moreorganizing funeral details. Matt Hollebeek with Heritage Life Story Funeral Home in Grand Rapids, Michigan did a wonderful job start to finish. He instills confidence & imparts compassion. Matt is happy to answer questions & take a position of leadership based on his experience and caring nature. His response time & attention to detail is superb. Matt handled the logistics. My oldest brother & I are unable to travel. Matt organized things in Michigan, Iowa, Georgia & Maryland. He is incredibly gifted with all the necessary skills. Everything has been smooth, made easy by his knowledge and attention to detail. I am so thankful for all of the help he provided to my family and me. A real blessing during a difficult time of sadness & loss.

Planning a funeral is never an easy task, but planning a funeral for a 29-year old that was…read moretragically and suddenly killed in a car crash takes a tremendous toll on everyone involved. While there are no words of comfort anyone can say in this situation, the speed, and care in which Matt Hollebeek and his team at Heritage Life Story responded to endless questions and requests throughout the process provided tremendous comfort to us all. During and after the service, their attention to detail and our needs remained at the highest levels. While I pray that no one has to experience the pain and anguish we all had to endure in order to experience the exceptional service provided by Heritage Life Story, they helped us in ways that can never be fully expressed. I recommend them highly.

Our mom was a hospice nurse and worked with Rob at Christiansen's prior to her own cancer…read morediagnosis. She knew that when her time came, she wanted to work with Rob for her own cremation. Rob and his team were very kind, attentive, and supportive through the process. Some funeral homes deprioritize cremation since they generate less revenue than other services, but Rob made us feel welcomed and comfortable in our choice of cremation and a simple urn without additional services. He shepherded us attentively through the whole process and got Mom's ashes back within a few days, along with the death certificates. The attention to detail was very professional and exactly what we needed when moving through our loss even as Rob and his team members were personal and kind. I don't doubt that Rob and his team are equally helpful and excellent with the many other services they offer. Prices seemed very reasonable. We would strongly recommend and Christiansen's will be our first choice for any future family deaths, hopefully not for any time soon.

Very compassionate and caring in our time of need, Rob took care of every little detail…read more Never will forget the care he extended to my family.