When choosing a direct cremation, our services include...
- Prompt pickup of the body at time death by our staff.
- Meeting with family to write obituaries and plan services if desired.
- Private viewing at funeral home for family members (when possible). No embalming or casket required.
- Placement of obituaries if desired (obituaries on our website at no charge)
- Prompt filing of the death certificate, and obtaining copies for the family.
- Cremation Tray and sales tax
- Transportation of the deceased by our staff, using funeral home vehicles.
- Cremation and return of ashes, usually within 3 days.
- Ashes can be returned in a simple plastic urn at no additional cost.
- Assistance with burial of ashes if desired
Some outside costs to consider:
- Certified copies of death certificates (Washtenaw County $15.00 for one/ $5.00 each additional)*
- Obituaries in newspapers*
- Crematory Fee*
- Medical Examiner Charge*
*These costs will be "cash advance" items, meaning we will pay all of the fees for you and add them to your final invoice. Please also note that these items vary greatly, depending upon place of death and services requested.
Patrice Marie “Pat” Rubadeau (74) of Ann Arbor, Michigan passed away surrounded by family and friends. She was born in Ohio, the beloved daughter of Lillian and Joseph. She is survived by her husband, John; her children, Heather, Alexis, Becky, Nick, and Pace; and her grandchildren, as well as her sister Linda, brother Larry and their families. Her family was the most important thing in her life.
David Raymond Royer of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Ferndale, age 87, went to be with his Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 28, 2026. He was born September 6, 1938, in Ferndale, Michigan, the son of Denzil J. and Hazel R. (Wolka) Royer.
Donna Mae Dault of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Grass Lake, age 85, passed away Monday, April 20, 2026, at the Chelsea Retirement Community. She was born May 22, 1940, in Stockbridge, Michigan, the daughter of Lyle A. and Jennie M. (Scripter) Walz.
Beulah “Merle” Machemer of Chelsea, Michigan, formerly of Dexter, age 94, passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026, at Silver Maples. She was born February 3, 1932, in Melvindale, Michigan, the daughter of Kindred and Carra (Edwards) Deel.
With love and remembrance, we announce the passing of Gary Pope, a devoted son, husband, brother-in-law, father and grandfather, who left this world on 12 April after a long journey with cancer. He was 85.
of Saline, Michigan, formerly of Ann Arbor, age 83, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2026, at Linden Square Senior Care in Saline. He was born September 24, 1942, in Dayton, Ohio, the son of Bervin Andrew and Carol (Seaver) Johnson. 
Age 84, passed away at his home Sunday, March 29, 2026. He was born March 24, 1942 in Ann Arbor, MI, the son of Harry Edward and Maxine Dolores (Koeppen) Toon.