About Us

Midland's old-timers recall Thomas Atkinson's funeral business which was located at 109 East Main Street. This business was purchased on September 3, 1908 by Chester F. Wilson and his son, Z. Scott Wilson, operating under the name of C.F. Wilson and Son until the death of Chester F. Wilson on March 8, 1916. After attending the Midland schools, Scott Wilson went to Evart, Michigan in 1903 to serve his apprenticeship under his uncle, George B. Wilson, who operated a funeral business. Scott was first licensed as an Embalmer on December 5, 1907. Operating out of an office location at the 109 East Main Street address for a few years, Scott Wilson moved the business to the corner of Ashman and Larkin. On February 1, 1917, Scott Wilson moved the business to 240 West Main Street, where he opened Midland's first funeral home where funeral services could be held. This location had been the private residence and office of Dr. J.H. Johnson, M.D.

The business operated as a single proprietorship until June of 1945 when a partnership was set up between Scott Wilson and Robert E. Wilson. The funeral home was remodeled several times during this period to include a larger chapel, selection room, restrooms, offices and a new embalming room. During the early years and through to her death in September of 1980, Sara I. Wilson played an important part in the success of the Wilson Funeral Home and the ambulance service. Following the death of Scott Wilson on October 3, 1953, the business was set up as a partnership between Robert E. Wilson and Sara I. Wilson. At the time of his death, our founder Scott Wilson, had spent fifty years in funeral service - forty five of which were in the city of Midland.

On January 1, 1961, Sara I. Wilson sold her interest to her son Robert E. Wilson. Together Bob and Ruth Wilson ran the funeral home and ambulance service. He remained the sole proprietor until August 15, 1987 when the Wilson Miller Funeral Home, Inc. was formed and Kyran J. Miller became the sole shareholder. Ky revolutionized funeral service in Midland County when he opened the current location on August 15, 1987 at 4210 N. Saginaw Rd. With 12,000 sqft of space all on one level and modern amenities, Ky continued the tradition that was set forth by our predecessors while also accommodating new families and forging strong relationships within the community. 

On June 6th, 2016 long-time employee, Craig C. Pickelman, bought the business from Ky Miller and is now the sole proprietor of the funeral home. While the tradition of compassionate guidance through difficult times will continue as we have done for the last century, there have been updates to both our location and services. These include new paint and carpeting, the addition of livestreaming/recording services, improved landscaping and updates to our memorial products. We are also the first funeral home in Midland County to offer our families the ability to see pictures of our facilities, pictures of all products offered, and all pricing on our website.