Company Information

Nelson Funeral Home of Gaylord Michigan (d.b.a. Nelson Funeral Home, Inc.) is an independent family owned funeral home, established in 1965 by H. Charles Nelson. After working in the Detroit area for many years, Mr. Nelson purchased a family residence on the corner of Mitchell Street and Court Street in Gaylord, Michigan. The home was restored and remodeled several times to accommodate the growth of the business.

In 1974 Mr. Nelson and his wife Patricia purchased the Walker-Bates Funeral Home on Center Street, just north of Main Street. The businesses were managed at separate locations until 1977 when the Nelson establishment was closed. The consolidation was then known as the Nelson Funeral Home, Walker-Bates Chapel.

Currently known as the Nelson Funeral Home, Inc., remodeling and redecorating has taken place several times at the 100-year-old Gaylord location in the past 39 years of Nelson ownership. In January of 2000, the Nelson Funeral Home welcomed the opening of its Prearrangement & Planning Center in neighboring Lewiston, Michigan.

The firm is a proud member of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association. H. Charles Nelson; his daughter, Carol Nelson-Snyder; and the Nelson Funeral Home Staff continue to service families with the utmost respect and compassion.

Funeral Directors:

H. Charles Nelson Owner Chuck Nelson established the Nelson Funeral Home in 1965. Chuck and his wife Patricia have five children; Carol, Kelly, David, Susan, and Elizabeth. A graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, Chuck is a Past President of MFDA, CEO of the Nelson Funeral Home, Inc. and member of St. Mary's Cathedral. As a community leader Chuck is active in Knights of Columbus, Eagles, VFW, and many other community organizations.

Carol Nelson-Snyder Currently the President of the Nelson Funeral Home, Inc., Carol and her family reside in Gaylord, Michigan. Carol graduated from Wayne State University with a degree in Mortuary Science, is a Past MFDA District President and current MFDA District Director. Formerly President of the Otsego County Hockey Association, and former member of the Otsego County Sportsplex Board of Directors, Carol is currently active in Zonta, the Eagles Auxiliary, and St. Mary's Cathedral.

Karen Hypio Originally from Petoskey, Michigan, Karen has been employed with the Nelson Funeral Home since 1997. Karen has three children, Savannah, Paige, and Hallie. Karen is a graduate of Wayne State University, College of Mortuary Science and is currently a member of St. Mary's Cathedral and the Eagles.

Endorsements:

The Nelson Funeral Home is proud to be a member of:

National Funeral Directors Association

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Michigan Funeral Directors Association