
Finding Solace: The Healing Power of Writing Letters to the Departed
In times of grief, finding a way to communicate with those we’ve lost can be a deeply comforting ritual, allowing us a sense of connection and peace. At Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors, we believe in offering supportive practices that help families express their grief while celebrating the lives of their loved ones. For […]

What Happens at a Visitation for a Funeral?
A visitation is a common event for the family and friends who have lost a loved one. Anytime someone has planned funeral or cremation services in Royal Oak, MI, the individuals involved may choose to schedule a visitation to support everyone involved. Here is more information on questions you might have, like when it happens, over […]

Join us March 5 to talk about death
We are honored to participate Detroit Death Talk, a series of on-going discussions about death and dying. Our co-owner, Mike Lope, will speak at the first event in the series at our facility in Royal Oak on March 5, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event is free and open to the public. Lunch […]

Services of remembrance are Dec. 3 and 5
We will hold candlelight services during the holidays for people to remember and honor their lost loved ones and will collect Toys for Tots in both of our locations. The nondenominational services of remembrance will be on December 3 at 7 p.m. in Royal Oak, 705 W. Eleven Mile Road, and December 5 at 7 […]

On Earth Day, we educate people about green funerals
A funeral home exhibiting on Earth Day? Absolutely! Wm. Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors has been successful for more than 100 years by responded to the changing needs and priorities of the families we serve, and interest in green funerals and burials is growing. At the Royal Oak and Rochester events, our Michelle O’Hara and […]