Pixley Funeral Home - John Desmond Chapel
3530 Auburn Rd, Auburn Hills, MI, 48326
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.
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What Families Say
“Amazing and caring staff. I felt heard and cared for. Every detail was taken care of and I was always being checked on. I picked this location due to how close it waa to home. I didn't know it was a one room funeral home but was actually very happy about that. We had the whole place to ourselves and it waa full and busy. I would not hesitate to refer anyone. Thank you Pixley”
— Andrea R
“Everyone that I worked with during this unexpected and untimely death of my mother was extremely kind ,compassionate and extraordinarily empathetic to my needs as well as patient with me dealing withthe sudden loss of my mother. To anyone who may be planning ahead or to anyone currently needing services I would recommend Pixley Funeral Home in Auburn Hills , MI over and over. I only just lost my mother 3 weeks and 5 days ago, but the exceeded all the things they said they would do and what I expected while caring for my mother. Erica was such a great help to have walk and hold my hand as she navigated the process to allow the best care for my mother's celebration of her that she had led. Thank you to all of those who helped that I don't know but have contributed to the care my mother received as well as myself. Thank you for helping in this so difficult time that you all help ease some of the sorrow of losing my mom”
— Heidi Sumner
“Attended the funeral of a loved one tonight and the funeral home allowed a bunch of intoxicated people come in to the funeral home (during visitation). They allowed them to use the bathroom and hang out in the bathroom while we were grieving our family’s loss. These people were loud and laughing while we are trying to grieve and mourn. When we asked what was going on or where these people came from (who were clearly intoxicated) they said they allowed it and it was apparently planned?!?!?! WHAT?!?! 1) We should’ve been informed of this when we were planning the funeral 2) This is an extremely odd (and disrespectful) practice from a funeral home.”
— Juli White
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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