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J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home
2959 North Adrian Highway, Adrian, MI 49221 · (517) 265-2300
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★★★★4.474 Google reviews

About J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home

J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Adrian, MI area, which often means more personalized attention and local accountability than a corporate-owned provider. They offer full-service funeral care, including both cremation and traditional burial options. Pricing is notably accessible, with direct cremation starting at $795 and traditional burial starting at $995, which is likely budget to mid-range compared to typical Michigan funeral home pricing. Customers have rated them 4.4 stars across 74 reviews, suggesting a consistently positive experience, though the moderate review volume means it's worth reading individual accounts to get a fuller picture of what families have experienced.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$795
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$995
Direct cremation from
$795
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$395
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$495
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$295
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$195
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$195
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
Contact
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$695
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$995
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$795
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$995

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Amy Dixon
3 months ago

This place is wonderful—I truly cannot say enough good things. Dealing with any death is incredibly difficult, and having to plan a cremation or funeral on top of that can feel overwhelming, especially when many places charge extremely high prices. If you’re in that situation, come here instead. I …

★★★★★Jeannette VanPelt
3 months ago

Very kind and respectful. Purse Funeral Home helped us with the whole process and answered all the questions we had. This was a very traumatic experience for our family and they were so wonderful and helpful and made the process easier.

★★★★Robin Leitch (Styles)
3 months ago

If I could rate at a -0 I would. I talked to Greg hours before my mothers passing and told him it would be anytime and he locked me in for a price, when my mother passed they refused to come get her, saying roads were unsafe due to a storm, hwys were not bad, and to have his inconsiderate man tell t…

★★★★Shannon Hart
4 months ago

If I could leave a zero star review, I definitely would. My mother-in-law passed away tonight and it was set up for this funeral home to pick her up for cremation. When the hospice nurse called to report the passing and need for her to be picked up the man on the phone stated that he would bow out o…

★★★★★Tom K
12 months ago

Purse Funeral Home was exceptional in a difficult time for our family. Gary was helpful, informative, helped us understand the process, also handled all of the details of arranging for our cremation. Gary was very professional and responsive over the course of our arrangements. I highly recommend Pu…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(517) 265-2300
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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