From our beginning in 1935, the W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel has made every effort to accommodate the wishes of the families we serve.
As the only remaining “funeral home in Bay County still locally-owned and managed by the same family since our inception”, we are here for you 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week. When there is a death in YOUR family, OUR staff is totally and completely dedicated to every detail needed to satisfy your every demand.
Throughout the funeral period and afterwards, you will be continually in our care. We encourage families to create a meaningful and personal funeral or memorial service.
Our continued growth is based upon our ability to personalize and customize each and every service. We take pride in offering every family of every faith dignified and affordable options.
In the midst of economic uncertainty in 1935, W. A. Trahan established his funeral service to the Bay Area on the southwest corner of Madison and Tenths Streets. While residential homes were converted and used as funeral homes, Mr. Trahan built the first funeral chapel of its kind in Bay County at its current location. The goal, then and now, is to provide all families of the community with the most comfortable and convenient facilities in a one-floor, multi-chapel building with no stairs making it accessible to all. From its very inception, the W. A. Trahan Funeral Chapel has been committed to the philosophy of providing the best service possible 24 hours a day/ 7 days a week to every family of every faith who calls regardless of their economic situation.
The successful transition to second generation ownership and management was accomplished in the 1970’s when Wm. J. Trahan and Mark A. Trahan, sons of the founder became the chief officers of the corporation. They are proud of the fact that they have remained locally owned and managed by the same Trahan Family for almost 80 years.
Since 1974, Trahan Memorials has been helping area families select cemetery monuments and markers direct from quarry from a wide variety of designs and materials. In 1988, they established the Trahan Prearrangement Center to offer funeral preplanning with No-Payment and Pre-Payment options, guaranteed price plans, and nursing home (Medicaid-approved) plans.
Our staff includes four licensed morticians, clerical staff, and family service personnel to serve your needs. Facilities and equipment have been steadily upgraded to meet the demands of the changing times.
