We are proud to be a part of your community. To all in the community, we offer and are involved in various events throughout the year. Below is a list of upcoming events, activities, and seminars that we are involved in.
Peace of Mind Seminar
May 4, 2023 11:30 AM to May 4, 2023 01:00 PMWe invite you to learn how planning for your final wishes may shield your family from unnecessary emotional and financial burden. Join us and Guardian Angel Cemetery to learn more about your pre-arrangement options.
This is being held at A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors - Price Chapel, 3725 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48085.
A light meal will be served. Please RSVP to 248-689-0700.
On-going Support Group for those who have lost a spouse
May 9, 2023 11:00 AM to May 9, 2023 12:00 PMA new on-going in person support group for those who have experienced the death of a spouse.
The group will meet on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 11:00am-12:00pm in the lounge at Lutheran Church of the Master at 3333 Coolidge Highway, Troy, MI 48084. The church is located north of Big Beaver on the west side of Coolidge.
Before joining the group, you must have attended Take Time to Heal or Healing Begins sessions through A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors or Healing Hearts through Lutheran Church of the Master.
Please email or call Linda and leave your name, date of your loss, phone number and email address.
A.J. Desmond & Sons 248-362-2500
Lutheran Church of the Master 248-643-0176
This is open to the community.

Grief Share
May 16, 2023 07:00 PM to May 16, 2023 08:30 PMTake Time to Heal Grief Seminar
May 30, 2023 01:30 PM to May 30, 2023 03:00 PMA five-week Support Group Series for those who have experienced the death of a loved one. Come, explore the grief journey and embrace hope.
Hosted by Director of Bereavement Services, Linda Dzbanski, LLMSW, BSW
This group will meet in person at our Crooks Road location, 2600 Crooks Road in Troy.
Tuesdays, May 30, 2023 through June 27, 2023. 1:30 to 3:00 at our Crooks Road location.
Open to the community at no charge. Registration is requested. For the safety of all, masks are required to attend. ldzbanski@ajdesmond.com or 248-362-2500.
The session is closed to newcomers after the second meeting.
Grief Group Book Study
Jun 6, 2023 06:30 PM to Jun 6, 2023 08:00 PMGrief Group Book Study
In this four-week study group, we will explore and discuss Understanding Your Grief in a supportive atmosphere, identifying key lessons and working to apply them as we travel the journey of grief together.
Please purchase and bring your book and journal to each meeting. Both are available on Amazon and CenterforLoss.com.
Hosted by Linda Dzbanski, LLMSW, BSW, Director of Bereavement Services.
Tuesdays
June 6-June 27, 2023
6:30-8:00pm
A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
2600 Crooks Road, Troy, MI 48084
Open to the community at no charge
Registration is required. Regster by phone at 248-362-2500 or email at ldzbanski@ajdesmond.com.
Program closes after the second session.
Great Lakes National Cemetery Tour
Jun 15, 2023 08:00 AM to Jun 15, 2023 12:00 PMWe invite you to attend our Grea Lakes National Cemetery Bus Tour. Breakfast will be served at 8:00am and we will depart from A.J. Desmond &Sons Price Chapel at 9:00am. Learn more about pre-arrangments, veteran benefits, cremation, burials and more.
Thursday, June 15, 8:00am.
A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
3725 Rochester Road, Troy, MI 48083
Please RSVP to 248-689-0700
Thanksgiving Day 2023 Mighty Gobbler - 5K and 1 Mile
Nov 23, 2023 08:00 AM to Nov 23, 2023 09:30 AMThe Thanksgiving Day 2023 Mighty Gobbler 5K and 1Mile registration is open!
The 9th Annual!
- Long Sleeve Shirts with all registrations
- Bigger, better, lounder cowbells
- Awesome Custom finisher medals to all finers
- The best canned food raffle with amazing prizes
- the World Famous Tunnel of Turkey!
Benefitting Troy People Concerned
Micah 6 Community
Interfaith Volunteer Caregivers
Hosted by Lutheran Church of the Master at 3333 Coolidge Hwy, Troy, MI 48084
Presented by A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
Register at: www.mightygobbler.com