Coats Funeral HomeObituaries · Clarkston, MI

Coats Funeral Home was established in 1925 and remains family-owned and operated, now in its fourth generation of service. With nearly a century of history, the firm has become one of the oldest funeral homes in Michigan.

The business operates two locations, with facilities in both Clarkston and Waterford to serve families across Oakland County. Each location offers distinct facility features designed to accommodate a range of service preferences and family sizes.

Coats Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 8909 Dixie Hwy in Clarkston, MI 48348, within Oakland County. Coats Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Coats Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Clarkston and the surrounding Oakland County area, Coats Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Coats Funeral Home welcomes families from across Michigan and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Coats Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Coats Funeral Home at (248) 620-4142 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 8909 Dixie Hwy in Clarkston; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Coats Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.