Experience the Difference

We invite you to discover who has made Heritage Funeral Home the ultimate provider of creating healing experiences in the community. This section contains the heritage, vision, and the people behind Heritage Funeral Home's reputation of quality, sincerity, and trust.

Our History  

Heritage Funeral Home is a recent addition to the Downriver area. Heritage Funeral Home became a subsidiary of Czopek Funeral Home and Kernan Funeral Service. The funeral home was established in December of 2014 by John Kernan, Chris Poirier, and the newest partner Rob Gury. Heritage Funeral Home has had a recent remodel completed in January of 2015. 

Our Valued Staff 

John G. Kernan, Owner/Funeral Director  

 John resides in Grosse Ile with his wife Jeanne and their daughter Connie. They also have two sons, John (Kristine) and Robert (Lindsey), and are proud grandparents of their grandsons Jack, Ryan and Robert. After graduating from Riverview's Gabriel Richard High School, John attended Wayne State University, obtaining a degree in Mortuary Science. While attending Wayne State, he was a member of their rowing crew. John has over 30 years of experience in funeral service. Along with his partner, Chris Poirier he currently owns and operates Czopek Funeral Home in Wyandotte and Kernan Funeral Service in Lincoln Park. John is a member of the Robert Jones Council Knights of Columbus and past member of the Lincoln Park Chamber of Commerce, Lincoln Park D.D.A. and the Exchange Club. For relaxation, John enjoys boating locally as well as hunting, fishing and golfing in Northern Michigan. 

 Chris Poirier, Owner/Funeral Director 

Chris lives in Southgate with his wife, Sue and their son Christopher. They also have two daughters, Kristin (Greg) Grant and Jennifer (Micah Swain) and are proud grandparents of Presley, Megan, Adam and Easton. Chris is a graduate of the St. Lawrence Seminary and a Wayne State University Graduate with a degree in Mortuary Science. Chris has over 36 years of experience in the funeral industry. Chris purchased Czopek Funeral Home along with his father Jim in 1984. He currently owns and operates Czopek Funeral Home and Kernan Funeral Service with his business partner, John Kernan. Chris is an active member of the Wyandotte Lions Club, Knights of Columbus, Wyandotte Boat Club, Fraternal Order of Police, as well an active chairman of the City of Southgate Police and Fire Commission. He also is a former Public Safety Commissioner for the City of Southgate for 6 years. In his spare time, Chris enjoys hosting the family and friends at his cottage in northern Michigan as well as sailing, fishing, and relaxing. 

Rob Gury, Owner/Funeral Director 

 Rob was raised in Dearborn and graduated from Wayne State University, Department of Mortuary Science. He is a licensed Mortician / Funeral Director with the State of Michigan, for over 30 years. He also holds a limited life insurance license that allows him to pre-arrange funeral services. Along with his business partners, John Kernan and Chris Poirier, Rob currently owns and operates Heritage Funeral Home. 
Rob considers it an honor to support and serve his families in their time of need. The most rewarding part of his many years of caring is being able to exceed the expectations of a grieving family. He strives to make a difference in the families that are entrusted to him.

Rob understands the importance of supporting the community in which he lives and does business. He is a member of both St. Barbara Catholic Church and Our Lady of the Scapular Parish, where he is an active member of the Usher's Club and Holy Name Society. Rob is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Father Solanus Guild, and the Michigan Funeral Directors Association. He was also a former member of the West Wayne Vicariate. Rob and his wife, Laurie (Barczak), also enjoy traveling and spending time with family and friends.