Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Northern Michigan
Our family-owned funeral service has been serving communities with dignity and compassion since 1909. We pride ourselves on unparalleled service, community involvement, and exceptional professionalism. Our facilities in Beulah and Kaleva offer personalized attention to detail, including a state-of-the-art on-site crematorythe only one in Northern Michigan. With a century of experience, we provide warm, inviting spaces that accommodate diverse family needs, from intimate gatherings to events for up to 300 guests.Our team is available 24/7, offering 100% client satisfaction as evidenced by our 100% recommendation rate from the National Funeral Directors Association. We are committed to maintaining the legacy of excellence established by our founders over a century ago.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Grief Resources
Merchandise Selection
Catering Arrangements
Obituary Assistance
Facility Tours
After-Hours Support
Community Outreach
Details
- Year established: 1909
Highlights and features
- Our family-owned service has operated since 1909
- We operate Northern Michigan's only on-site crematory
- 100% client recommendation rate from NFDA surveys
- 24/7 availability with compassionate professional staff
- Customizable facilities accommodating 30-300 guests
What people say
Professional and compassionate service
Beautiful facilities
24/7 availability
Unique on-site crematory
Personalized attention
Services
Funeral Services
Personalized funeral ceremonies tailored to family preferences across our modern facilities. Services include visitation, memorial programs, and grief support resources. Our century-long experience ensures culturally sensitive arrangements meeting industry standards.
Cremation Services
Full-service cremation solutions featuring our exclusive on-site crematory. Options include direct cremation, witness cremation, and memorial services with urn selection assistance. Provides Northern Michigan families convenient, dignified alternatives to traditional burial.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Professional guidance for creating personalized funeral arrangements ahead of need. Our free consultation service preserves individual wishes while reducing emotional and financial burdens for surviving family members. Documents remain in our secure records indefinitely.
Grief Resources
Comprehensive grief support including counseling referrals, online memorials, and educational materials. Our curated resources help families navigate the mourning process through local partnerships and national grief organization collaborations.
Merchandise Selection
Diverse memorial merchandise including caskets, urns, and tribute items. On-site showroom features customizable options from trusted manufacturers. We offer traditional, eco-friendly, and specialty products to honor individual life stories through meaningful tributes.
People
Kirk B. Barz
Manager/Owner
Third-generation funeral director with over 25 years of experience. Committed to maintaining family legacy of excellence through compassionate service. Advocates for modernizing funeral practices while preserving traditional values.
Courtney J. Harris
Owner
Licensed funeral director specializing in grief counseling and community outreach. Pioneered facility renovations to enhance family accommodations. Focuses on personalized service delivery and ethical business practices.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremations, memorial services, and customized arrangements. Our facilities accommodate services of all sizes with personalized options.
Do you have 24-hour emergency service?
Yes, we offer 24/7 support for immediate arrangements and after-hours emergencies throughout Northern Michigan.
Can I pre-plan my funeral?
We specialize in advance planning consultations to create personalized arrangements at no upfront cost. Documents remain securely archived until needed.
What payment options are available?
We accept major credit cards, checks, cash, and life insurance assignments. Payment plans require pre-approval through our financial office.
Is cremation available on-site?
Yes, we operate Northern Michigan's only funeral home-based crematory, ensuring direct oversight and timely service.
Reviews (1)
Sherry Schluckbier
Sep 10, 2020
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The staff was great to work with and very understanding to what we wanted. I would use Bennett-Barz in the future......
