About Us

Since 1916, Anderson Funeral Home has been rooted in a simple mission; serving families with compassion, dignity, and care. World War I veteran C. Arthur Anderson began his work in the furniture and undertaking business, laying the foundation for what would become a trusted name in the community. By 1925, he moved the Escanaba funeral business to 1220 First Avenue South, continuing to grow his commitment to the families he served.

In 1950, Arthur’s son, a World War II veteran, joined him in the business, carrying forward the same values of service and dedication. Together, they built a new funeral home in 1952 at its present location on Ludington Street—a place that would become a cornerstone for generations of families.

In 1966, Arthur and his wife, Lois, expanded their reach by purchasing the Kelly Funeral Home in Gladstone, renaming it Anderson Funeral Home. This second location allowed them to serve even more families during their times of need.

The tradition of family care continued into the third generation. In 1980, Arthur’s eldest son, Chris, joined the family business after graduating from the University of Minnesota with a degree in Mortuary Science. In 1986, his brother Keith followed, and together with their father, they carried on the family legacy. After Arthur’s retirement, Chris and Keith assumed ownership, continuing to guide the funeral home with the same compassion and integrity it was founded upon.

Chris later served as President of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and contributed his time to the National Funeral Directors Association Policy Board.

In 2023, Chris retired from funeral service, marking the close of an important chapter. Today, Keith continues to serve families with the same dedication and personal care, alongside his wife Lisa. Together they continue the legacy to families in need. Keith also serves as a director for the Michigan Funeral Directors Association, reflecting a shared commitment not only to their own community, but to the profession as a whole.

For over a century, Anderson Funeral Home has remained a place where families are treated like family; where every life is honored, every story is remembered, and every service is carried out with heartfelt compassion.