Sullivan Co-owner Michael Lope has been elected to a one-year position as president of the Michigan Funeral Directors Association Sixth District, representing metro Detroit. He is the fourth family member to hold the office, preceded by his grandfather, Jim Sullivan; father, Ray Lope, and uncle, Bill Sullivan. Fellow funeral director Sherry Marshall also has held […]

Our funeral homes in Utica and Royal Oak accept in-kind donations for several charitable organizations. Both buildings’ lobbies have boxes where people can drop off used eyeglasses for the Lions Club and gently-worn shoes for Kiwanis. We also accept worn U.S. flags for ceremonial disposal. They are burned with military veterans who are cremated. Since […]

For the 15th year in a row William Sullivan & Son Funeral Directors has been honored by the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA) with the 2018 Pursuit of Excellence Award. The honor covers both the Utica and Royal Oak locations. We are one of 159 firms from around the world receiving this recognition. To earn […]

The Sullivan Funeral Home in Royal Oak has named its chapel the McLaughlin Room, recognizing the 95th birthday and 65 years of service of funeral director Dick McLaughlin. The Sullivan family surprised Dick with the recognition at an August 9 birthday party. “To see everyone here — it’s been so wonderful,” Dick said, with tears […]

At 95, Sullivan Funeral Homes’ Richard McLaughlin is probably Michigan’s oldest practicing funeral director. He comes to work Monday through Friday. Every day that he isn’t playing golf. Or bowling. Or in Las Vegas with his son playing blackjack. Or entertaining his grandchildren. Oh, and if he’s needed on the weekend, well, he’ll be there […]