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About Us

Who we are

Celebrating life since 1920

As a proud member of the Ottawa County community since 1920, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.

What we stand for

Our promise

Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.

Dignity

Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.

Guidance

Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.

Legacy

Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.

Our story

The Cooper Funeral Home was founded in 1920 by the late Virgil D. Cooper. During the time Mr. and Mrs. Cooper owned the funeral home, it was located in three different buildings, the first two being on main street and finally they moved into the present location in 1934, which was formerly the home of Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Wagoner.

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Legacies Honored

106

Years in Business

Moments Remembered

A black and white photo of a building

The Cooper Funeral Home is the oldest funeral home in Ottawa County and has seen many renovations to remian modern and accessable. In the early 1970's, Mr. and Mrs. Cooper sold the funeral home to Joe and Sue Weatherford, who continued the traditon of the Cooper Funeral Home until 1990.

Following that acqusition, the funeral home became the Cooper-Althouse Funeral Home in which it remained until March of 2012 when Jason and Nicole Winters and Jeff and Jackie Brown purchased the funeral home, changing the name to the Brown -Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service. Once again, making it a locally owned and operated funeral home, focusing on unparralled service and a committment to the communities of Ottawa County. In honor of the legacy built by Mr. V.D. Cooper, the chapel will be named the "Cooper Memorial Chapel".

In February 2014 the Adcock Funeral Homes of Afton and Fairland were acquired, providing the opportunity to better serve the families of Afton and Fairland.

Meet the team

Our incredible staff

Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.

We're here for you

A time to honor, comfort and heal

We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.

We’ll take care of every detail

We'll help you with everything you need with a simple step-by-step process for all of your funeral, cremation and cemetery plans.

Unique Funerals and Tributes

Every individual is unique. Which is why we offer fully customizable memorial services designed just for your family.

Compassionate customer care

We're here to answer any questions and help in any way we can – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Past memorials

“Our entire team shows respect and professionalism from the beginning to the end, giving the family peace of mind and closure. We care and it shows.”

Author: Shannon Epperson rated with 5 stars
Careers

We're hiring

Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Brown-Winters Funeral Home and Cremation Service offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.

Plan Ahead

Plan for the future, today

Pre-planning lets your loved ones focus on honoring life instead of hashing out details. Learn the choices you can make now, so a future funeral becomes more of a celebration than a burden.