We live out of town, and when my mother passed, her wish was to return to Detroit to be buried near her own mother. From the very beginning, Linda Swanson was truly a blessing. She guided us through every step with such compassion, patience, and professionalism. Linda coordinated everything with the funeral home in Georgia and worked closely to ensure my mother's remains were transported safely to Detroit. She stayed connected with us throughout the process, assisting with the cemetery arrangements and even recommending a wonderful graphics business for the obituary. Her steady support made an incredibly stressful and emotional time feel as manageable as it could possibly be. The entire team was kind, gentle, and professional. We are deeply grateful for the care they provided and the respect they showed our family during such a difficult time. read more

We recently discovered that my mother has cancer. She is still in good health, but we wanted to pre-pay for her burial. We wanted to be prepared in case things turned for the worse. Swanson Funeral Homes had a Plan A-Head form. This was such a great idea, so I filled out the form. I appreciated the convenience. After a few days, I did not receive a return call, so I filled out the form again. A few days later, still no call, so I called the home. I was told that a call would be coming soon. I waited another three days; still, no call. I filled out the form again. Still no response. I wanted to thank you for the lack of professionalism. If not for it, I would not have received a better deal with Coles Funeral Home. Special thank you read more

My family is extremely pleased and truly in awe of the level of kindness, professionalism and expertise provided by the director and entire staff of Swanson Funeral Home! We could never thank the team enough for the services they provided on behalf of our Queen Mother, Rev. Dr. JoAnn Watson. From the start of our planning phase through the execution of the service, we felt affirmed, elevated from the depths of grief and highly valued by the comprehensive service we received. I would highly recommend this funeral home to those in need of compassionate, distinguished and highly skilled/affordable care, without exception. read more

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I've been blessed enough to not have any close family members pass. My grandmother is 100. My mother passed. We used this funeral home. The day of viewing I gave a staff member my mother's earrings and a ring to place on her.day of service she was still wearing the jewelry. After the service I asked a staff member for her jewelry and the sign in book before I left. (My mother was to be cremated.) I was told I would get her jewelry back along with her remains, and was given the book. When remains were given to us there was no jewelry. When I called to inquire where it was I was told I never asked for it back and indirectly said to be lying. it was said to have been cremated with her. It wasn't. They literally stole the rings and earrings off my mother. I will be pressing charges and contacting a lawyer and filling a lawsuit. I don't know how many countless others they've done this to but this is disgusting and extremely hurtful!. Do not I repeat do not leave your loved ones in their care read more

DO NOT USE SWANSON FUNERAL HOME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The business that was conducted through this funeral home was completed almost 2 years ago and was paid by the insurance company IN FULL. This funeral home keeps sending a letter (this started almost 2 weeks after they were paid by the insurance company) which they are calling a "bill" of over $2000. Nothing is itemized, signed by the director who helped us nor my husband's signature. Just a number. We have all the paperwork that we got from the director who helped us and it has his signature and my husband's. I found it fishy that these letters even started which brings me to the point that they are trying to capitalize off of people's grief. Talking to the people in the office is not helping at all. I am going to contact the Attorney General about this because this is absolutely unacceptable. read more

DO NOT USE SWANSON FUNERAL HOME FOR YOUR LOVED ONE. The funeral home will overcharge you at a point where you are most vulnerable. This funeral home exploits families when they are experiencing great personal loss and this is unconscionable. I recently buried my loved one and I decided to use Swanson funeral home. In fact, I used them for both of my parents. Swanson funeral home prices are outrageous! The estimation of the casket they quoted in writing was $17,995. Yes, you saw that correct $17,995 The actual price of the exact same casket from Batesville was $ 3,500 (the price I paid through another funeral home). Swanson profit = $14,995! That's 5 times the actual cost of the casket! 194% markup! Only a predator would take advantage when people grieving and price gouge. Shame on you Swanson Funeral home! See charges below: $17,995 Cost of Casket a $14,995 profit for them (I have this in writing) $ 1,370 Basic Services to fill out the death certificate and phone calls $ 185 - Put clothes on the body $ 280 - Visitation/Viewing of the body at the funeral home $. 175 - Transfer body to Funeral Home $ 275 - Taking the body to the gravesite $ 595 Embalming (State of Michigan mandated price) Another of Swanson funeral home is also wrought with problems. O'Neil Swanson Jr's funeral home was closed down by the state of Michigan. While in Flint, MI. This is the same family and just demonstrates their business practices as a family. Please see Channel 7 News Report mlive.com/news/flint/201... Recommendations 1) DON'T USE SWANSON FUNERAL HOME! STAY AWAY.....GO ANYWHERE ELSE 2) Buy your casket through a white funeral home. This is the single item funeral homes charge the biggest mark up. In my case it was 194% mark up 3) Buy your casket through Costco or Walmart (They are from China) Quality is suspect, but if you don't mind that, it's a lot cheaper. Please note that the funeral home MUST accept your casket purchased elsewhere 4) Rent your own vehicles; much cheaper 5) Ask for funeral homes pricing sheet. State mandates they give this 6) Negotiate and price shop 7) Call the grave marker company directly 8) Get the vault from the grave site; it will be cheaper....a lot cheaper 9) Have a friend help you by making calls for you 10) Know that you will get through this and your heart will heal, not immediately, but each day it will hurt a little less. May God Bless all of you going through the loss of a loved one. There is no greater pain. May it give you comfort in knowing that your loved one is wrapped in God's love. read more

Don't take your loved one here! If you want a empathetic funeral director with compassion, then steer very far away from Mr. Favors and Swanson Funeral Home on 6 mile. Director Mr. Favors was very cut and dry, no personality, no compassion in his voice, no empathy, nothing. He also couldn't provide a breakdown of prices that we could take with us and review. He simply read them from a little cheat sheet at his desk while we took notes. Due to all stated above, we decided to move our loved one from Swanson over to Cole. Walking into Cole was a different world!! We were greeted with hugs and warm wishes. Making us feel welcomed and comfortable. Not too much to ask for when you are dealing with a freaking funeral home!!!! That is all. read more

It was quite a process getting my father's cremated remains back, stay as far away from the Swanson family as possible , the Apple doesn't fall too far from the tree read more

At the time of interment, 1997, I was very pleased with the Services rendered by Swanson Funeral Home. My family had been acquainted with Mr. O. Swanson Sr. for many years. However, in the wake of the Gethsemane Cemetery issue, APRIL 2021, most recently chronicled WDIV-Channel 4. I contacted the Swanson Funeral Home Business Office for some pertinent information. The individual I spoke with advised that they would not have any records of where my Loved one was interred. My problem is, I , at the time of my Loved ones transition, had no contact with the staff at Gethsemane Cemetery. I relied solely on the Swanson Staff as the intercessor , and it was documents provided me from Swanson's that gave specific directions to my loved ones plot. Be not dismayed, I would use their services again when the need arises. Ms. Linda Swanson, has always been very comforting and gracious in her deploy. I just felt that the staff should have been capable of accessing the history of the interment, thus my dissatisfaction. read more

Dr. Duane Perry is a con. Con my family out of $601.. They lie, rude and try to bully you.

My mother passed in the wee hours in the morning. I called Swanson at approximately 4:00am the same day. I received professional and respectful treatment. The employees that came to my mother's home to pick her up treated us with the upmost respect. Each step during our traumatic loss, we received nothing but stellar service. Our family would recommend this funeral home without any hesitation! read more

Swanson is the worst!!!!!!!!!! For whatever reason my love one wanted to use Swanson. So here we go. Went to make arrangements and the consultant very nonchalant; it was as we were bothering them with our presence. The responses to our question was stiff. We had no confirmation or follow -up communication on ANYTHING. ANY question or information I needed I had to go to them to get an answer. With COVID a lot of things are done differently. The consultant never informed us on how the vendors wanted things done. Which caused us to do unnecessary traveling. If we did not need embalming, we could have done it ourselves LITERALLY. On top of all things our flowers were late to the funeral due to the consultant given the wrong time to the florist. I have requested for a meeting with the president have not had a return called yet. read more

Swanson's Has Always been a leading funeral home in Metro Detroit. They've memorialize many of my loved ones and family friends: they are so professional and helpful, assuring you with everything you need along they way! Highly recommend. read more

Family and friends had a bad experience with the business office and the online material regarding a love one. Please Do Not and I will not consider This place again . read more