Our History
The name Phillips Funeral Home has for many years been considered synonymous with competence and caring in the funeral industry. Our reputation is built upon six generations of family commitment to the community we serve. We are proud to be the longest established funeral home in the state of Michigan that has been continuously owned by the same family since 1889.
This commitment is deeply rooted in the work ethic and values of our founder, James Phillips Sr. Mr. Phillips began our business as a combination furniture and undertaking operation in the late 1800s. Insistence upon the highest standard of quality and professionalism was the well-known trait of the Phillips family. These qualities have successfully been handed down for six generations.
James Phillips Sr.
Mrs. James Phillips Sr.
Ada Phillips
Forrest Phillips
Richard O. Phillips
Evelyn Phillips
Richard Phillips
Andrea Phillips
Rachael Phillips
Ashley Phillips
Lauren Phillips
Today, we take pride in our business and continue to adhere to the values and principles of our fathers, grandfathers, great-grandfathers and great-great grandfathers. The funeral home is proudly the oldest business in the area and we believe our adherence to these principles has contributed to our overwhelming success in the industry. As a six generation, family owned funeral home that has remained in it's location since its inception in 1889, we are proud to be one of the most established funeral homes in the country and the oldest business in the area.
We are committed to providing a thoughtful and quality conscious service that is deeply respectful of the deceased and which offers a caring response to the needs and desires of each family that we serve.