Detroit Cremation Society

I never wanted to have to use the Detroit Cremation Society (DCS) services. When a death happens unexpectedly in your family you have to make an immediate, uninformed decision on where you want them to go. My wife's wishes were to be cremated, and when I searched during my first moments of grief, DCS was the first place I came across that really felt like what she would have wanted. I was right. From the gentlemen that came to my house for her, to every single employee that I, or anyone in my party dealt with, it was all done with the utmost professionalism, and consideration for our grief. Anything we requested or required were taken care of. Bre was my direct contact and there's not enough room here for me to sing her praises. I'd also like to comment on the affordability. They offer many options for services that were far less expensive than what I was expecting, and also less than their competition. No one ever wants to go through this, but it's not very likely that you won't at some point in your life. DCS made the worst days of my life better than I could have ever anticipated. It wasn't fun, but it was the best it could have been. I strongly recommend their services in your worst time of need. Ed Inloes

Thanks to Brie and Zack we felt very secure in the preparations and efficiency in their care of my Aunt’s cremation. They took care of everything! We were in contact every step of her journey. Her ashes were to be shipped to Canada to where her parents are buried. We also were able to have them ship our uncles ashes to Canada with hers. Due to Canada’s postal strike they held them until the strike was over. We were notified when they were able to ship and the funeral home in Canada contacted us when they arrived. We would use the DCS again.

Detroit cremation society is the best place to go. No matter the weather or time of day or night it was they came. I can’t express my gratitude to the company enough on how caring they were and how I felt my mother was safe with them after the experience I had with another funeral home in Adrian. I appreciate Detroit Cremation so much that recommend them to anyone I talk to. Thank you so much to all of you.

I really would love to give DCS a 5-star review but one thing prevents me from doing so. And it's a big thing. While everyone was lovely to talk to and I believe handled my mother with great care, I am left feeling utterly traumatized by one of their rules. When I went to DCS the day after my mother passed to fill out paperwork, I was told that my brother would have to approve the cremation (which I totally understand.) The law states that "reasonable efforts" must be made to contact the other sibling. I get it. I have had no contact with my brother for years - since he threatened to kill me and my mother (among many other reasons.) I explained this to the staff and they assured me they would make reasonable efforts to locate him. An hour later, they called me to tell me it was also my responsibility to locate my brother and get his permission to cremate mom. I had a panic attack. Me? Locate the one person who had abused and traumatized me my whole life? I had taken steps to ensure he never had a way to contact me. DCS did not care about my concerns. I was told I had to provide a detailed log of my attempts for the next 3 days before a recitation order could be issued. I found my brother. I had to talk to him. I regret this and I blame DCS. I reached out to the owner. He said it was the law. It is NOT the law. The law states that "reasonable efforts" must be made. The law does not state who needs to make those reasonable efforts. DCSs rules do. And rules need to have exceptions. My case should have been an exception. It was not. My brother now knows how to contact me. As if losing our mother (after a 23 day battle with cancer) was not traumatizing enough, now this. Do better Detroit Cremation Society. Just do better. Do not let this happen to anyone ever again. Please.

I can’t say enough about the care and compassion we received here during such a difficult time. Losing my mom has been the hardest thing I’ve ever gone through, and the staff made the process so much easier. Zack was especially wonderful—so patient, understanding, and kind. He took the time to explain everything clearly and made sure we felt supported through every step. It was comforting to know my mom was in such good hands. I’m truly grateful for the care Zack and the team gave my family.