Welcome to A.J. Desmond & Sons Funeral Directors
We know this is a difficult time. Rest assured we will take excellent care of you and your family. Know that we will always be compassionate and sensitive to families' needs, offer complete assistance before, during and after the services, and accept the responsibility entrusted to us with the highest level of integrity and respect.
COVID-19 Notice
As the unprecedented times continue, safety and care remain our top priorities.
We closely monitor and follow all guidelines and suggestions from the CDC and other state, local and federal authorities. We continue to adapt our practices to maintain a safe and healthy environment to care for and mourn loved ones.
Our staff is prepared to respond to the changing circumstances, and will work with each family to determine how to proceed. We continue to believe in the importance of properly honoring your loved one. As always, we are here to help.
We are able to receive guests for visitations, funerals and memorial services. Call us for more details. We continue to require masks and facilitate social distancing.
FEMA COVID-19 Funeral Assistance Program
The U.S. Government recently announced that the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will introduce a program to reimburse families for COVID-19 funeral expenses incurred beginning January 20, 2020.
Who is Eligible?
To be eligible for COVID-19 Funeral Assistance, the policy states:
The applicant must be a U.S. citizen, non-citizen national, or qualified alien who incurred funeral expenses after Jan. 20, 2020 for a death attributed to COVID-19.
The deceased does not have to be a U.S. citizen.
The COVID-19-related death must have occurred in the United States, including the U.S. territories and the District of Columbia.
This Assistance is limited to a maximum financial amount of $9,000 per funeral and a maximum of $35,500 per application.
Funeral Assistance is intended to assist with expenses for funeral services and interment or cremation.
How to Apply for Assistance for Funeral Expenses
FEMA is now accepting applications via their dedicated Funeral Assistance Call Center at 844-684-6333 (TTY: 800-462-7585) from 9am-9pm Eastern Time, Monday – Friday. Families who incurred COVID-19-related funeral expenses will need to be prepared to submit the required documentation in order to receive reimbursement.
For more detailed information, please visit the official FEMA website:
https://www.fema.gov/disasters/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance/faq
We recommend that if you meet the conditions, you apply for assistance as soon as possible. If there is anything we can do to assist during the process, please call us at 248-362-2500.
Congratulations Kevin Desmond
Kevin Desmond, A.J. Desmond & Sons President and funeral director, has been selected as one of Crain's Detroit Business 2020 40 Under 40.
https://www.crainsdetroit.com/awards/kevin-desmond-40-under-40