A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors

Veteran services at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors

Veteran families in Royal Oak, MI can turn to A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors for honors and benefit coordination. In its own description, the home mentions military funeral honors, flag presentation, VA benefits paperwork, veterans cemetery burial, and government headstones. On-site amenities include reception hall, chapel, and plentiful parking, suited to flag presentation and honors ceremonies. Published pricing lists $2,895 for basic burial and $1,595 for direct cremation. Veterans may qualify for county or federal allowances toward these costs. It has a 5.0 rating from 29 reviews on Google.

The home lists these veteran-related services: veterans services, burial services, cremation services, peace of mind cremation, and catholic cremation. Ask the director which of them they arrange directly.

Facilities on site include chapel.

Published pricing at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors: direct cremation from $2,900. That places direct cremation roughly 32% above the Michigan median ($2,200). If the veteran qualifies for a VA burial allowance, the family claims it with VA Form 21P-530EZ. Ask whether the home will help you file it.

The nearest veterans cemetery that isn't listed as closed is Great Lakes National Cemetery in MI, about 32 miles from A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors. For a burial in a VA national cemetery, the funeral home or the family calls the National Cemetery Scheduling Office at 800-535-1117.

A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors has a 5.0-star rating from 29 Google reviews.

We list about 836 funeral homes in Michigan. Only some of them name military funeral honors or VA benefits help among their services.

Frequently asked questions

What sets A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors apart

• Family-owned and operated for over 105 years, spanning multiple generations of the McInnes, Desmond, Vasu, Connell, and Price families.
• Offers a 10-step Peace-of-Mind Cremation Process, including witnessing the start of cremation by their staff.
• Provides specialized Catholic Cremation services, adhering to Church guidelines, including the necessity of a Funeral Mass and proper disposition of remains in a sacred place.
• Features a newly renovated reception hall at their Woodward Ave. Royal Oak location, offering a versatile venue for post-service gatherings.
• Offers green burial options through The Preserve, adjacent to All Saints Cemetery in Waterford, dedicated to natural burial without embalming or grave liners.
• Staff includes Spanish-speaking personnel to assist families.

Military and veteran services listed

Burial and cremation services

On-site facilities

Affiliations and specialties

Religious traditions and languages

Religious traditions served: Catholic, Protestant, Eastern Orthodox, Hindu, Muslim, Buddhist. Languages spoken at the home: Spanish.

What families have said

Jeanette arranged everything quickly and efficiently once she understood your needs. Gary and the team ensured nothing felt rushed or transactional—families stayed focused on honoring loved ones.

How to request military funeral honors

By law (10 U.S.C. § 1491), an eligible veteran's funeral can include, on request, an honors detail of at least two service members who fold and present the U.S. flag to the family and play Taps. The funeral director usually makes the request and will need the veteran's DD214 or other discharge papers.

VA suggests asking at least 48 to 72 hours before the service. More on what honors include and how to request them.