Grisier Funeral Homes & Cremation Services

04/28/2026

Congratulations to our own Todd Grisier on his appointment as Secretary/Treasurer of the Ohio Funeral Director Association today at the OFDA Convention in Columbus. Way to go Todd!

04/23/2026

Our very own Adam Grisier is a finalist for this year’s Young Funeral Director Distinguished Service Award!

YFD Distinguished Service Award Finalists have been announced! Congratulations to:
• Adam Grisier, Grisier Funeral Homes, Wauseon
• Keith May, Gilberg-Hartwig Funeral Home, New Bremen
• Jake Penwell, Penwell Funeral Home, Shelby
All three finalists will be recognized at the upcoming OFDA Convention, where the 2026 award recipient will be announced live.

04/02/2026

Thank you Stryker Library for hosting an Easter Celebration! What a fun outing!

03/15/2026

Sunday Morning Devotional

“Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you.”
— 1 Peter 5:7

There are seasons in life when the weight on our hearts feels almost too heavy to carry.

Grief can do that.
The loss of someone we love can leave us holding questions, memories, and emotions that seem larger than we are.

In Scripture, God gives a simple but powerful invitation:
Cast your cares on Him.

Not hold them tighter.
Not hide them.
Not pretend they aren’t there.

Cast them.

Like setting down a burden that was never meant to be carried alone.

For families who are mourning, this doesn’t mean grief disappears overnight. Love runs too deep for that. But it does mean that in the middle of sorrow, we are not left to walk the road alone. God cares deeply for the brokenhearted and invites us to bring every worry, every tear, and every question to Him.

If today feels heavy, take a quiet moment and place that weight in His hands.

He cares for you.

03/11/2026

Today is National Mortician Day!

We are grateful for the privilege of serving families in our community during life’s most difficult moments. Funeral service is a calling rooted in compassion, care, and attention to detail.

Today we recognize and thank all funeral professionals who dedicate their lives to this important work.

At Grisier Funeral Homes, our directors Adam, Samantha, and Todd are honored to walk alongside families and help celebrate lives well lived.

Thank you for allowing us to serve you.

02/18/2026

Today marks the beginning of Lent.

Ash Wednesday reminds us of our humanity, that life is fragile, time is sacred, and what we do with it matters. It is a season of reflection, repentance, and renewal.

Over the next 40 days, may we slow down, draw closer to what truly matters, and carry hope with us, even in life’s hardest moments.

Wishing our community a meaningful and peaceful Lenten season.

—
Grisier Funeral Homes

12/31/2025

As we step into a new year, our hearts are filled with gratitude. For six generations, our family has had the privilege of serving these communities, walking alongside you in moments of loss, remembrance, and love.

We do not take that trust lightly. Each family, each story, and each life entrusted to our care has shaped who we are and why we continue this work.

As we enter our 130th year in funeral service, we do so with deep appreciation for the communities that have supported us across generations. Thank you for allowing us to serve you, not just in the past, but in the years ahead.

From our family to yours, we wish you peace, hope, and comfort in the year to come.

The Grisiers

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas!

Today we celebrate the greatest gift ever given. A gift of hope, peace, love, and new life.

“For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given.” — Isaiah 9:6

In the midst of the lights, the gatherings, and the joy of the season, may our hearts be gently drawn back to the manger. To the reminder that God came near. That He entered our world with humility and grace. That even in darkness, light was born.

From our family to yours, we pray your Christmas is filled with joy, comfort, and the quiet assurance of God’s presence today and always. ✨🎄

The Grisier Funeral Homes

12/23/2025

There will always be a last Christmas with the ones we love, even though we rarely know it at the time.

As we move into a season filled with family gatherings, traditions, and celebration, we also want to pause and acknowledge something that often goes unspoken. For many families, this Christmas is not wrapped in perfect holiday cheer. It is quieter. It carries absence. It holds memories that ache a little more this time of year.

At Grisier Funeral Homes, we recognize that truth deeply. This season, our own family understands it more than ever as we experience our first Christmas without Fred.

We are reminded of the promise found in Scripture:
“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” Psalm 34:18

If this Christmas feels heavy for you, please know you are not alone. We see you, we honor your grief, and we hold space for both remembrance and hope as the season unfolds.

May the memories this Christmas season bring a smile as we remember those we have lost.

With care,
The Grisier Family

12/02/2025

Looks like Northwest Ohio became a winter wonderland overnight! With schools closed and the snow piling up, we hope your day is filled with warm drinks, happy kids, and maybe a snowman or two.

Stay safe, stay warm, and enjoy the unexpected break.

— Grisier Funeral Homes

11/27/2025

Today our hearts are filled with gratitude for the families we are honored to serve and for the strength of the communities that surround us. Thanksgiving is a reminder that even in seasons of sorrow there is beauty in the love we share and the memories that remain.

We are grateful for the trust you place in us and for the kindness you show our family throughout the year. It is our sincere prayer that your home is filled with peace comfort and moments of grace today.

From our family to yours we wish you a very heartfelt and blessed Thanksgiving.

11/11/2025

Today, we honor the men and women who have served our nation with courage, dedication, and sacrifice. To every Veteran and to the families who have stood beside them, we thank you. Your service protects our freedoms, strengthens our communities, and inspires us to live with gratitude and purpose.

We are humbled to live among you.
We remember. We honor. We give thanks.
Happy Veterans Day.