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Van Strein-Creston Chapel Life Story F Home
1833 Plainfield Ave NE, Grand Rapids, MI 49505 · (616) 361-2613
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★★★★★4.643 Google reviews

About Van Strein-Creston Chapel Life Story F Home

Van Strein-Creston Chapel Life Story Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Grand Rapids area, which may appeal to families seeking a more personal alternative to corporate-chain providers. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to assist with a range of arrangements, though specific details about cremation packages, burial options, pre-planning, or veterans services are not available here and are worth asking about directly. Direct cremation starts at $2,300, which sits at the higher end of what budget-conscious families may be comparing, so it is worth requesting a full General Price List to understand the complete cost picture. On Google, the home holds a 4.6-star rating across 43 reviews, reflecting generally positive experiences, though the relatively modest review volume means individual impressions carry more weight than they might at a larger or longer-established location.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,300
Direct cremation from
$2,300
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,900
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$950
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$900
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$1,250
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$1,250
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$550
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$450
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$250
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,300
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Laura Ansara
2 months ago

Everyone at Heritage Life Story was excellent!! Very compassionate folks and they paid close attention to detail. Ted was the funeral director for my mom...he was great. I have no hesitation recommending Heritage Life Story Funeral Homes.

★★★★★Nate Mulder
3 months ago

It can feel a little odd to write a review for a funeral home service, since the occasion is so somber and momentous. However, I must say that Heritage truly went above and beyond and made the experience as special as possible. Every detail thought of, every t crossed and i dotted. During our most v…

★★★★★Jane Pratt
6 months ago

We employed the services of this Funeral Home on an emergency basis, and had to conduct our business over the phone while traveling. Employees were very compassionate, kind, helpful with needed information, and had the necessary services performed in a very timely manner. They have even followed u…

★★★★★Bruce Dieleman
10 months ago

We have had two experiences in the past 8 years. Heritage served us in 2017 when our dad passed away and just recently with our mom. The staff was incredibly helpful, sensitive and caring. Everything we needed, even at the 11th hour, was handled an managed. It is a real blessing when everything …

★★★★★Melissa Voss-Hummel
a year ago

My mother was 93 and suffered from dementia prior to her passing. We (My siblings and I) Preplanned my mother‘s funeral At Heritage Life Story as most of our family, in years past, had also used them. This was not because of tradition, but because of the care, quality and professionalism of everyone…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(616) 361-2613
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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