Roth-Gerst Funeral Home

Roth-Gerst Funeral Home Roth-Gerst is a funeral home serving the Lowell and Grand Rapids, MI Area.

Here are some questions to guide your journaling and inspire ways to reframe your outlook on life. Whether you are walki...
09/17/2025

Here are some questions to guide your journaling and inspire ways to reframe your outlook on life. Whether you are walking through a difficult season of life or wanting to practice mindfulness, answering these prompts can help you change your outlook, motivate yourself, and find peace in this new chapter.

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TW: mentions of su***de and pregnancy loss While death is an inevitable part of life, sudden loss is not. Sudden loss du...
09/15/2025

TW: mentions of su***de and pregnancy loss

While death is an inevitable part of life, sudden loss is not. Sudden loss due to su***de, accidents, unknown illnesses, miscarriages, or unnatural causes can be extremely painful and difficult to process. It is often accompanied by complex and prolonged periods of grief.

If you know someone in your life going through a sudden loss or grieving, remember to support them with patience and compassion!

Find resources to support your loved ones: https://bit.ly/3QQuFjl

Today, we pause to remember the heroes, honor the fallen, and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. Let’s continu...
09/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the heroes, honor the fallen, and reflect on the events of September 11, 2001. Let’s continue to uphold the spirit of unity in the face of adversity.

Setting aside intentional time to make space for the things you love to do can give you something to look forward to, a ...
09/10/2025

Setting aside intentional time to make space for the things you love to do can give you something to look forward to, a reason to find joy in the day, and boost your mood.

Here are a few ideas:

Hiking
Gardening
Learning something new, like painting or knitting
Joining a local adult league for your favorite sport
Taking a ceramics or cooking class
Joining a support group to find others navigating similar experiences
When we carve out intentional time to honor our interests and activities, we can take a step toward happiness amidst the challenges seasons of grief bring.

Discover more ways to honor your needs this season: https://bit.ly/467LzB2

Preplanning a funeral allows you to prepay, make decisions about your last wishes, and, most importantly, gives you and ...
09/08/2025

Preplanning a funeral allows you to prepay, make decisions about your last wishes, and, most importantly, gives you and your family peace of mind knowing the funeral will be a meaningful celebration of life that honors you.

Learn more about our preplanning at our upcoming free event: https://bit.ly/4pdloBL

09/05/2025

Andrew Wallace service

Remember that grief looks different for everyone, and there is no set timeline. Wherever you are in your journey, this i...
09/05/2025

Remember that grief looks different for everyone, and there is no set timeline. Wherever you are in your journey, this is your reminder to give yourself grace. Struggling doesn’t mean you’re taking a step back; the hard days are important for healing.

Find support: https://bit.ly/4jWXwhO

At Gerst, you can choose from a variety of funeral service types and formats. There is no “right” way to have a funeral,...
09/03/2025

At Gerst, you can choose from a variety of funeral service types and formats. There is no “right” way to have a funeral, and services can be unique to your family and your departed loved one.

Our team will help you plan each step of the funeral process, whether that means getting creative with your plans or guiding you through more traditional formats. Connect with our team to learn more today: https://bit.ly/4e7TRfc

09/03/2025

Judson Jones III Service

Any holiday can be difficult when you're missing someone you love. Families usually gather on holidays like Labor Day to...
09/01/2025

Any holiday can be difficult when you're missing someone you love. Families usually gather on holidays like Labor Day to grill out, spend time outside, and enjoy each other's company. But the absence of a loved one who has passed can feel heavy on these days.

The Gerst team wishes you and your loved ones a peaceful and loving day of celebration. Happy Labor Day.

Today is Grief Awareness Day. At Gerst, we provide resources to help you navigate the grieving process or support a love...
08/30/2025

Today is Grief Awareness Day. At Gerst, we provide resources to help you navigate the grieving process or support a loved one. Check out our blogs for encouragement and advice as you navigate a painful time.

We also want you to know that you are not alone; we want to come alongside you in all the stages that come before and after losing a loved one.

Remind yourself that two things can be true at the same time: You are strong, even when grief feels heavy.

It can be hard to lean on others and share when you are grieving. We encourage you not to hold everything in and to be e...
08/27/2025

It can be hard to lean on others and share when you are grieving. We encourage you not to hold everything in and to be easy on yourself. No grief looks the same. At Gerst, we want you to know you are not alone. Support and resources are available to help ease the burden. Get in touch to learn more: https://bit.ly/3O6fCB1

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305 N. Hudson
Lowell, MI
49331

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+16168977101

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Premier Grand Rapids & Lowell Funeral Homes

The O’Brien Funeral Home became a licensed funeral home in Grand Rapids in 1885, located in the downtown area. This was Grand Rapids’ first funeral home, P.H. O’Brien was the original owner. The establishment moved to its new location on Jefferson Ave. several years later. Bonnie O’Brien, son of P.H. O’Brien, and Joseph O’Brien, grandson of P.H. O’Brien, operated the business at the Jefferson location. In 1968, Joseph O’Brien built a new facility at the present location at Cascade and East Paris intersection, completing the first project in early 1969.