Life Story Funeral Homes

Avink, McCowen & Secord Funeral Homes is a locally owned family business serving southwest Michigan for over 80 years. We offer affordable cremation and burial options. We are located in beautiful West Michigan and are honored to service families from around Michigan. We also serve four legged family members that pass away with pet cremation.

Avink McCowen Secord Funeral Homes and Cremation Society has been dedicated to supporting families through loss since the early 1920s, serving communities across Plainwell, Vicksburg, Portage, Schoolcraft, and the surrounding areas. The independently owned funeral homes provide a range of services, including traditional and cremation options, veterans services, and personalized memorial experiences, ensuring meaningful ways to honor lives lived. With a focus on storytelling and preserving memories, their compassionate staff is available 24/7 to guide families through all aspects of funeral service and bereavement care. They also offer a selection of caskets, cremation merchandise, and innovative ways to share and celebrate lives, fostering connections among friends and family during difficult times. Generated from the website

Plainwell Memorials, established in 1960 by Royce and Marian Cosgrove, has built a reputation as a community-focused memorial specialist in Plainwell, MI. The company, originally named Plainwell Vault and Monument Company, emphasizes a personalized experience by working closely with clients to create unique memorial stones that reflect their vision. Now operated by Royce's son Jeff and his family, Plainwell Memorials is dedicated to maintaining excellent communication throughout the design process. Understanding the emotional nature of memorial purchases, the team commits to ensuring clients feel supported and confident in their choices every step of the way. Generated from the website