Starks Family Funeral Homes

Starks Family Funeral Homes Caring family services to support you before, during and after the loss of a loved one. Barton., New Buffalo, MI 49117
269-469-2233

Swem Chapel
301 W.

Our mission is to care for those we serve with information, sensitivity, and compassion, and to care for our staff and community. We offer a full range of funeral and cremation services, and we are here to support you before, during, and after the funeral. We have 7 locations to serve you better:

Starks & Menchinger Chapel
2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085
269-556-9450

Clark Chapel
405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI 49047
269-782-2135

Sommerfeld Chapel
15 N. Front St., Buchanan, MI 49107
269-695-6881

Heritage Chapel
8747 US 31
Berrien Springs, MI 49103
269-471-2700

Newell Chapel
83313 M51, Decatur, MI 49045
269-423-2561

Filbrandt Chapel
1076 S Bailey Ave, South Haven, MI 49090
269-637-0333

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. We join our community in saluting the men and women who served with honor du...
03/29/2026

Today is National Vietnam War Veterans Day. We join our community in saluting the men and women who served with honor during one of the most complex chapters in our history.

To our local veterans: We see you and we thank you.
Join us in saying "Thank You" to a Vietnam veteran today.

Happy Work Anniversary to our staff members and Starks Family! Thank you all for your dedication and hard work!
03/25/2026

Happy Work Anniversary to our staff members and Starks Family! Thank you all for your dedication and hard work!

Happy First Day of Spring! As the world wakes up and starts to glow, we’re wishing our community a season of renewal, ho...
03/20/2026

Happy First Day of Spring! As the world wakes up and starts to glow, we’re wishing our community a season of renewal, hope, and plenty of sunshine.

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the team at Starks! We hope your day is full of luck, light, and good company.
03/17/2026

Happy St. Patrick’s Day from the team at Starks! We hope your day is full of luck, light, and good company.

Wishing a very happy birthday to our staff members celebrating this month🥳
03/13/2026

Wishing a very happy birthday to our staff members celebrating this month🥳

Behind the scenes at Starks Family Funeral Homes is a dedicated team working tirelessly to ensure your loved ones are ca...
03/11/2026

Behind the scenes at Starks Family Funeral Homes is a dedicated team working tirelessly to ensure your loved ones are cared for with the utmost dignity. Today, on National Funeral Director and Mortician Recognition Day, we want to take a moment to honor our own.

Being a funeral director is more than a job; it’s a calling to serve our community during their most difficult moments. To our directors and care team: thank you for your compassion and your unwavering commitment.

On this International Women’s Day, we honor the incredible women on our Starks team — those who inspire, uplift, and mak...
03/08/2026

On this International Women’s Day, we honor the incredible women on our Starks team — those who inspire, uplift, and make a lasting impact every day.

✨Join us in celebrating the women who have shaped our lives with their wisdom, kindness, and strength.

It’s our people who make all the difference. 🤍Today, we’re celebrating our incredible team. From their caring hearts to ...
03/06/2026

It’s our people who make all the difference. 🤍

Today, we’re celebrating our incredible team. From their caring hearts to the deep compassion they show every family, we couldn't do what we do without them. Happy Employee Appreciation Day!

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on caring for our hearts. Heart health isn’t only about diet and exerc...
02/27/2026

February is American Heart Month, a time to focus on caring for our hearts. Heart health isn’t only about diet and exercise; stress, grief, and loss can also take a toll on the heart.

As we honor the lives of those who have passed, we’re also committed to supporting the well-being of those who remain. This month, take time to check in with your heart, prioritize rest, manage stress, and be gentle with yourself.

Happy Work Anniversary to our Starks Family!Jerome Miller Regina Allen Raymond Clark Thank you all for your dedication a...
02/25/2026

Happy Work Anniversary to our Starks Family!
Jerome Miller
Regina Allen
Raymond Clark
Thank you all for your dedication and hard work!

At Starks Family Funeral Homes, we see firsthand how much a small gesture can mean during life's most difficult moments....
02/17/2026

At Starks Family Funeral Homes, we see firsthand how much a small gesture can mean during life's most difficult moments. Today is Random Acts of Kindness Day and we invite you to join us in making the world a little bit lighter. Whether it’s buying a coffee for the person behind you, sending a "thinking of you" text or simply sharing a genuine smile with a stranger, your actions have a ripple effect.

How are you spreading kindness today?

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ Whether you’re making new memories with someone special today or holding onto the beautiful one...
02/14/2026

Happy Valentine’s Day ❤️ Whether you’re making new memories with someone special today or holding onto the beautiful ones in your heart, we hope your day is filled with peace and comfort.

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2650 Niles Road
Saint Joseph, MI
49085

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6 Locations to Serve You Better

Our mission is to care for those we serve with information, sensitivity, and compassion, and to care for our staff and community. We offer a full range of funeral and cremation services, and we are here to support you before, during, and after the funeral. We have 6 locations to serve you better: Starks & Menchinger Chapel 2650 Niles Rd., St. Joseph, MI 49085 269-556-9450 Yazel & Clark Chapel 405 Center St., Dowagiac, MI 49047 269-782-2135 Sommerfeld Chapel 15 N. Barton., New Buffalo, MI 49117 269-469-2233 Swem Chapel 301 W. Front St., Buchanan, MI 49107 269-695-6881 Heritage Chapel 8747 US 31 Berrien Springs, MI 49103 269-471-2700

Newell Chapel 83313 M51, Decatur, MI 49045 269-423-2561