A. J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
32515 Woodward Ave, Royal Oak, MI, 48073
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“We are forever grateful to A.J. Desmond & Sons for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed our family during the hardest time of our lives. From start to finish, they took care of every single detail, allowing us to focus on grieving and honoring my brother without added stress. Kevin, Sherry, and the entire team went truly above and beyond. Every interaction was handled with kindness, patience, and genuine empathy. Nothing ever felt rushed or transactional, they treated my brother and our family with deep respect and care. Choosing them was one of the best decisions we could have made, and I will always be thankful for how supported we felt throughout the entire process. An amazing group of people who do this work with heart.”
— Arianna & Jamie Delaney
“Kelly was absolutely wonderful. Her compassion and professionalism were off the charts. I can't thank her enough for the kindness she showed me and my family during this incredibly difficult time. The staff went above and beyond with their detail and small accents to make everything beautiful and meaningful. I would highly recommend Desmond for any final arrangements.”
— Julie Burry
“Simply incredible. Sherry and the team at Desmond were outstanding at every step for our fathers services. I cannot thank them enough for everything they did. They removed an amazing amount of stress and burden, and allowed us to spend quality family time, bonding and remembering dad, instead of worrying about details. Simply top notch, and what our father would have wanted. I cannot recommend them highly enough.”
— Michael Barrett
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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