Kalamazoo, MIBetzler Life Story Funeral Home

Our funeral home been a part of the community for over 100 years. Located on Stadium Drive just outside of downtown Kalamazoo, it's easy to get to and one of a kind.

"We loved everything about our experience with Betzler: ...home like facility, the service, the lunch that followed, the dogs (with which one of the little children got right down on the floor and snuggled up), the way her life story was written and presented...It was truly a Celebration of Life and will live on with us in fond memories, pictures, booklets, and videos."

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At Betzler Life Story Funeral Home, one standout feature is the "Life Story Center," it doesn’t look or feel anything like the old-school funeral homes you might imagine—it’s bright, airy, and the vibe is warm and welcoming... Read on

Kalamazoo's Most Highly Rated
Funeral & Cremation Services

We are Celebration of Life experts who focus on creating personalized, meaningful funeral events.

Our "Life Story" approach goes beyond traditional funeral services, crafting an experience that truly reflects the person’s life: from custom written Life Stories to framed collages, videos, and interactive webpages, all tailored to capture who each...Read on

A Part of the Kalamazoo Area's Local History

John Donovan not only ran the Donovan Funeral Home in downtown Kalamazoo in 1922, he looked like an undertaker: he was a stately man who always wore a top hat and a mourning coat.

The Donovan Funeral Home was an 1870’s mansion with 12 foot ceilings, creaky floors, and a banister perfect for sliding down. When 1975 rolled around, and Roy Betzler partnered with John Donovan's nephew Chuck and bought the business. The old house on South Street is now the Kalamazoo House Bed and Breakfast.

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