About Us

About Cobbs Funeral Home

Serving Pontiac & Surrounding Areas

We are dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized funeral services to honor the lives of your loved ones. With years of experience, we understand the importance of creating meaningful farewells that reflect the unique stories and cherished memories of those we serve. Our team is here to guide you through every step with care, offering support and comfort during difficult times. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and integrity, ensuring that your trust in us is well-placed. At Cobbs Funeral Home, your family is our priority, and we are honored to be a part of your journey.

Our Begining in 1973

The late Melvin Cobb always shied away from recognition for his work within the Pontiac community, but that never stopped him from helping out wherever he could. Mr. Cobb was the founder of the Cobb Funeral Home in Pontiac, Michigan, which opened its doors in September of 1973. It fulfilled a dream of his to own his own business. Becoming a mortician was Mr. Cobb’s ambition since he was a young teenager, when he worked an after-school job washing cars for a Hamtramck funeral home.


Melvin was the youngest person to graduate from the Wayne State School of Mortuary Science and then earn his license, which he did by age 20 in 1956. After working for several funeral homes in Detroit and other cities, he relocated to Pontiac in 1968. While serving the Pontiac community, Mr. Cobb partnered with the late Dean Manuel H. Pierson of Oakland University and Chrysler Corporation in 1983 to target Pontiac students from the 6th grade for guaranteed jobs with Chrysler Corporation and a full academic scholarship to Oakland University.

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Additionally, Mr. Cobb was well known for his annual "Cobb Funeral Home-Back-to-School" picnics, where he provided food, fun, and supplies for thousands of Pontiac youths, beginning in 1985. After seeing the high school drop rates rise in the city of Pontiac, he wanted to do something to help stem that tide. He answered the needs of the community by addressing that problem, which was not limited to just children. At the picnics, he included children's identification programs, health screenings, clothing handouts, immunizations, dental care, and blood pressure screenings.


Also, Mr. Cobb collected and handed out toys for Christmas and helped organize a suicide prevention seminar at the Silverdome. When families had difficulty paying for funerals, Mr. Cobb was always willing to help out however he could. He also provided a positive and steady hand when confronted with the grief of losing a loved one. Our job is to celebrate their lives and cherish their memories. This is how we keep Mr. Cobb's dream alive by always remembering "Our Service is a Sacred Trust" between us, and the families we serve.