The Bennett Funeral Homes, Inc. began on May 15, 1965 by Darrell Bennett and his wife Jean, when they purchased the Maurice Funeral Homes. At that time the Monroe Funeral Home was located at 218 Washington Street in the City of Monroe. The Erie Chapel was located at 9156 Suder Avenue in Erie Township.

In 1980, to better serve their families, the Bennett's built a new state of the art facility in Monroe Charter Township. This modern funeral home spans more than fifteen thousand square feet, and is located at 14567 South Dixie Highway (M-125) just South of Albain Road.

The Erie Chapel is still located at the Maurice Funeral Home location, although the street name has changed. However, it bears little resemblance to what it once was. The original residence was built around the turn of the twentieth century. The building has undergone several additions and renovations throughout the years. The last renovation was completed in September of 2002. The facility comprises approximately four thousand square feet and is nestled amongst the farmland in Erie Township at 9156 Summit Street (I-75 bypass).

In 2006, Brad D. Prochnow purchased Bennett Funeral Homes Inc. and will continue the professioal and caring service that Darrell Bennett provided.

Old Traditions . . . New Beginnings