LJ Griffin Funeral Home

read moreFamilies come to us because they know we are leaders in our profession, dedicated to excellence in service, and have the highest integrity. We are one of Michigan's largest and most respected family owned funeral homes. Our funeral homes are located in Westland, Canton, Livonia, Northville, and the Keehn-Griffin Funeral Home in Brighton. We invite you to explore our many locations and discover what has made L.J. Griffin Funeral Home the ultimate provider of funerals in your community.

read moreMany who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice. Preplanning provides you with the time needed to make practical, detailed decisions that reflect your standards, lifestyle, taste and budget. And we assure you and your family that the choices you make will be carried out as planned.

read moreWith the increasing interest in learning about environmentally friendly funeral alternatives, we can make available to our families service and merchandise that are specifically designed to limit the environmental impact of earth burial and cremation. A Green Burial is a simple and natural burial that ensures the burial site remains as natural as possible. The interment can be done using a bio-degradable casket or shroud. The burial can take place in a section of a conventional cemetery (hybrid) or in a cemetery that is dedicated entirely to green practices.

read moreThe L.J. Griffin Funeral Home, one of Michigan's largest and most respected family owned funeral firms, began it's legacy in 1954. As husband and wife, Larry and Gerry Griffin opened the doors to their first funeral home on Plymouth Road in Detroit. Gerry was one of three women in the State of Michigan licensed and serving as a full-time funeral director. She was part of a grass roots effort in developing the Michigan Women's Funeral Director Association. Together Larry and Gerry Griffin laid the foundation of outstanding professional care, guiding families through the most difficult time of their lives.

read moreJohn Sassaman moved from Pennsylvania to Grosse Pointe Woods, Michigan in 1951 at the age of 7. After high school he joined the U.S. Army and was sent to Arlington Cemetery to serve as an honorary guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Following his service to our Country, John attended and graduated from the Detroit School of Mortuary Science. The care, devotion and respect he demonstrated in the Army was put to good use in this new career, working with grieving families. John moved to Northville in 1986 and purchased the funeral home on Seven Mile and Northville Roads.

read moreMost of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of planning ahead has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements. Please Contact Us to set up an appointment to discuss planning ahead with a caring professional. To begin preplanning online, please fill out our Online Preplanning Form.

read moreMost of us are not prepared to plan and carry out a funeral ceremony for someone we love. And so much of the information available on this critically important subject fails to focus on what is most important: having a personalized, meaningful funeral that helps families and friends begin the healing process of mourning after the death of someone we love. This section includes information that will help provide insights necessary to help you and your family create a meaningful funeral experience that both honors the life of your loved one and starts you on the path to healing from your loss.