J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home

210 W. Pottawatamie St, Tecumseh, MI 49286 · (517) 423-2121

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★★★★★4.739 Google reviews

About J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home

J. Gilbert Purse Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Tecumseh, Michigan area. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, which typically includes options for both cremation and traditional burial services. Their direct cremation starting price of $695 and traditional burial starting price of $995 are notably accessible, likely placing them in the budget to mid-range category for the local market. Customers on Google have rated them 4.7 stars across 39 reviews, suggesting a consistently positive experience, though the relatively modest review volume means there is a limited sample to draw broad conclusions from.

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Pricing overview

Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026

Direct cremation

All-inclusive package

$1,190

Traditional burial

Full-service package

$3,495

Direct cremation from

$1,190

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

$695

Immediate Burial1 items

Direct Burial

$995

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Google Reviews

★★★★★Susan Coats

3 months ago

In the darkest moment of my life, after the tragic loss of my son, Barry at Purse funeral home went far beyond what I ever could have expected. From the very first call, he treated my family and me with extraordinary compassion, patience, and dignity. Every detail was handled with such care, allowin…

★★★★★Jamie Snyder

5 months ago

I honestly don’t know where to begin. Barry was absolutely wonderful!! He was very helpful, caring and personable. He went above and beyond to help our family during this very emotional time. Our entire experience was absolutely wonderful ❤️ Thank you!

★★★★★Gail Devaney

5 months ago

I can’t say enough about the personal care I received by Barry at Purse &Son Funeral Home in Tecumseh, MI! Right from the start he made us welcome and cared for. He took our concerns seriously, helped with insurance, and even went out of his way to personally drive my dad to Ohio to be buried! He wa…

★★★★★Heather Cantu

a year ago

Our family just recently did business with Barry Purse the owner of Purse and Son Funeral Home in Tecumseh, MI. After my mother-in-law passed away they came to the nursing home and picked her up. The associate that came to get her was very sweet and caring, being sensitive to our loss. Purse did the…

★★★★★Kaye Vanderbush

a year ago

I would like to express a very sincere “Thank You” to Barry Purse, owner of Purse and Son Funeral Home, 210 West Pottawatamie Street in Tecumseh. Barry recently provided services to a very dear friend of mine. I had a specific memorial gift in mind so I stopped in to his facility. Barry was very …

Quick facts

OwnershipIndependent

Phone(517) 423-2121

ServicesNot provided

HoursOpen 24 hours

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