About Us
Family-owned funeral service in Calgary since 1983 — Forest Lawn & International Avenue.
Pierson's Funeral Service has been a neighbourhood funeral home for Calgary families for more than 40 years. From our chapel on 17 Avenue SE in Forest Lawn — along International Avenue — we help people through immediate need, preplanning, ceremonies, and the quieter weeks that follow.
In 1983, Chesley and Joan Pierson opened their own funeral business in Calgary. The firm remains family owned and professionally operated. Michael Pierson serves as President, and the next generation continues the same practical, personal approach to funeral care.
We are Canadian owned. When you call, you speak with people who know this city — its cemeteries, faith communities, and the neighbourhoods from Forest Lawn across greater Calgary. Our work is straightforward: clear options, respectful care of the deceased, and guidance that fits your family's beliefs and budget.
Our mission: To deliver exceptional funeral and related services to Calgary and area communities, with honesty, integrity, and compassion in every part of the arrangement.
How we work with families
Arrangements at Pierson's are paced to your needs. We explain what each service includes, publish package prices, and answer questions without rushing a decision. Merchandise is available across a wide range of price points. Care of the deceased is handled with dignity, and we stay reachable after the service when paperwork or next steps come up.
Whether you need a traditional funeral with burial, a memorial after cremation, or a simple farewell, our directors help you choose what fits — not what fills a script.
