
5 Reasons Why People Plan Cremation Services in Royal Oak, MI
While there was a time when most people planned funerals rather than cremations for their deceased loved ones, times have changed. Cremation services in Royal Oak, MI are now just as common as funeral services in and around the area. Read on to find out why this is the case. Reason 1: The Cost There […]

Designate a funeral representative who will honor your wishes
Posted by Michael Lope under Cemeteries, Ceremonies, Cremation, Funerals, Pre-planning
Until 2016, Michigan law rigidly dictated who could serve as your representative for funeral arrangements. There was a hierarchy of next of kin: Spouse, parent, siblings according to age and so on. But families can be complicated, scattered or non-existent. A new law lets you designate who will handle your funeral and final resting place. […]

Our prices are posted on our website
The Federal Trade Commission requires funeral homes to provide price information on request. This New York Times article reports on consumer groups who want the rules updated to require prices to be shared online – something we at William Sullivan & Son have done for many years. (Here’s our price information.) The FTC provides good, […]

Six ways funeral pre-planning can simplify your life
Posted by Michael Lope under Cemeteries, Ceremonies, Cremation, Funerals, Green burial, Pre-planning
By Michelle O’Hara It’s hard to think about your own death and even harder to talk about it. In my experience, though, once the conversation begins it brings great satisfaction and sometimes even great joy. As a funeral planning educator at the Sullivan Funeral Home in Utica I advise people in all elements of pre-planning. […]

Detroit Free Press: Funeral trends and tips for families
The Detroit Free Press recently ran two stories with useful information about how to plan and manage costs connected to your funeral. This article reports that 59 percent of families now choose cremation over burial, a trend we see here at Sullivan & Son. The articles quotes our co-owner, Michael Lope, reporting that, even when […]