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Our Story

Ever since we opened our doors we have approached life (and death) differently. While some just see the end of a loved one’s life as a time for grief and mourning, we prefer to think of it as a time for reflection, appreciation and even celebration. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are not a burial ground. We are a close knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.

Learn the legacy.

Holder Wells Coastal Funeral Home

Holder Wells Funeral Home on Main Street in downtown Moss Point announced its expansion to northern Jackson County in 2016 with the acquisition of Coastal Funeral Home, Coastal Cremations, and Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

“One Trusted Name, One Caring Team, One Convenient Location” is the new Holder Wells motto. Coastal Funeral Home will be known as Holder Wells Coastal Chapel and Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery, while the original downtown location of Holder Wells was known as Holder Wells Main Street Chapel. 

Holder-Wells Funeral Home was founded in 1972 by George W. Holder and his friend and business partner, Preston Wells. In its 45-year history, Holder Wells has served over 15,000 families in Jackson County and surrounding areas.

Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery had its beginnings as a small community cemetery in the 1960’s. In the early 2000’s, Mr. Bill Daniel, a long time cemetery professional, acquired the cemetery and added a crematorium. In late 2007, Mr. Daniel opened Coastal Funeral Home on the grounds of Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Following his death in 2009, the funeral home and cemetery continued to be operated by his family until acquired by Holder Wells. 

With deep roots in Moss Point and Jackson County, our highly trained professional staff continually strives to maintain the trust and confidence placed in our funeral home throughout the years, and we plan to be here to serve you and your family for many years to come.

Holder Wells Funeral Home

Holder-Wells Funeral Home was founded in 1972. Our original location at 4007 Main Street celebrated its grand opening on November 11, 1973. A contemporary facility, it was designed by founder George W. Holder and his friend and business partner, Preston Wells.

The building underwent major remodeling in the summer of 1995, and we continually worked to maintain a clean, safe facility to serve our friends and neighbors in Jackson County and the surrounding areas. As always, our professionally landscaped grounds were breathtaking and change with each season. We are so very proud of the legacy left to us by our founders, George and Mary Holder. Mr. and Mrs. Holder served our local area for many years in funeral service and upon retirement, George Holder alone had over fifty years of funeral service to the state of Mississippi. He served as president of the Mississippi State Board of Funeral Service and was very active in the Mississippi Funeral Directors Association for many years. Mr. Holder was a United States Army veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star for his acts of bravery and meritorious service in World War II.

Today we continue to serve Moss Point, Pascagoula, the East Central community, Vancleave, Gautier, Ocean Springs and other surrounding communities with friendship, dependability and excellence in funeral service. Our staff would like to thank you for the trust and confidence you have placed in our funeral home throughout the years. We are very proud to have served this area for over 54 years and we place great value in the relationships that we have created. The original building on Main Street was sold to our community partner Unity Funeral Home in 2026 and we look forward to the opportunity to serve families alongside their professional staff. We look forward to being here to serve you and your family for many years to come at our beautiful chapel located on the tranquil grounds of Serene Memorial Gardens.

Serene Memorial Gardens Cemetery

Serene Memorial Gardens stands as a revered cemetery nestled in the heart of coastal Mississippi. Since the 1960’s, we've been steadfast in our commitment to serving families, both local and beyond, with compassionate and professional care.

Over six decades, the grounds of Serene Memorial Gardens have become a sanctuary preserving the rich tapestry of our community's history. Families find solace and pride knowing their loved ones rest eternally in this cherished place. Today, Serene Memorial Gardens remains a tranquil refuge for remembrance, honor, and contemplation.

As a perpetual care cemetery under the oversight of the Mississippi Secretary of State, Serene Memorial Gardens is dedicated to ensuring the perpetual maintenance and preservation of its grounds through a trust fund.

We warmly welcome you to experience the tranquility and beauty of Serene Memorial Gardens firsthand. Our cemetery is open from sunrise to sunset for your visitation