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Planning a funeral in Detroit, MI

Detroit, Michigan has tons of funeral homes to choose from, meaning it’s likely that you can find one to fit your budget and personal preferences. At first glance, many funeral homes may seem very similar, so it’s a good idea to compare prices, reviews and locations. You’ll find that funeral homes vary widely in prices and quality, even for the exact same services.

While the average full-service funeral in Detroit costs close to $10,000, you’ll find several options for direct cremation for less than $1,000. If you’re price sensitive (and/or concerned about environmental impact), direct cremation can be a good option. Choosing direct cremation doesn’t mean that you can’t have a memorial service; it just means that the funeral home won’t help with event organization.

If you’d prefer to bury your loved one, there are more than a dozen cemeteries in Detroit to choose from, including several Catholic cemeteries. Cemetery location is often more important than funeral home location, because you want to make sure that it’s somewhere you will be able to and want to return to in order to visit your loved one. As a result, it’s usually a good idea to visit more than one cemetery before making a final decision.