Detroit-based James H. Cole Home for Funerals Celebrates 100 years - PR Web
Jan 8, 2019Cole Home for Funerals Celebrates 100 years. “Since our business first opened in 1919, we’ve been committed to caring for Detroit-area families in their most pressing time of need,” Cole says. “While we’ve certainly grown over the decades, we’ve remained true to our founding principles of compassion and service to the community..." DETROIT (PRWEB) January 08, 2019 The year 2019 marks the centennial anniversary of a Detroit business fixture, the James H. Cole Home for Funerals. The business will mark this milestone with a yearlong celebration sharing the faces and stories of the people who have been providing compassion and service to Detroiters for 100 years.The James H. Cole Home for Funerals first opened its doors in June 1919 on the lower east side of Detroit on St. Aubin St. in an area commonly known as the “Black Bottom.” The family-owned business was first helmed by James H. Cole Sr. He required every member of his staff to extend compassion to grieving families and superior customer service to all in the community. This focus fueled the business’ growth, and it relocated several times over the next few decades as a result. Today, the James H. Cole Home for Funerals has 50 employees, services approximately 1,800 families annually and has two locations. Its main chapel is located at 2624 W. Grand Blvd; its secondary location is at 16100 Schafer Highway.Now owned and operated by third and fourth generation family members Karla M. Cole, President, and her sons, Antonio and Brice Green, the James H. Cole Home for Funerals has the most licensed funeral directors of any funeral home in the area with a total of 12. The business recently received the prestigious Pursuit of Excellence Award from the National Funeral Directors Association, recognition for its proven track record of maintaining high standards and providing excellent s...