For more than a century, James H. Cole Home for Funerals has been a pillar in Detroit, guiding families through some of life’s most difficult moments with compassion, professionalism, and an unwavering sense of dignity. Now, the 106-year-old family-owned business is stepping into an entirely new space — the digital airwaves — with a project designed to open doors, answer questions, and change how people think about life’s final chapter.
On Thursday, August 7, 2025, “The Repast Podcast” will make its debut across major platforms, including Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and YouTube. The series offers listeners an unfiltered, informative, and deeply human look at the funeral industry, a subject many shy away from discussing until they are forced to. It will be hosted by Antonio and Brice Green, fourth-generation funeral home directors who, alongside their mother, Karla Cole-Green, carry forward the legacy of one of Michigan’s most historic Black-owned businesses.
The James H. Cole Home for Funerals has stood since 1919, surviving through the Great Depression, segregation, the Civil Rights era, and Detroit’s decades of economic shifts. In each generation, the family has adapted to meet the needs of its community. This podcast is the latest evolution — a way to reach people before loss happens, with resources, guidance, and transparency…