Who We Are

Our professional staff has years of experience caring for families from all walks of life. We are leaders in our profession, with dedication to service and professional integrity.

• When we sit down with a family, our shared goal is to create a fitting, memorable and affordable service for their loved one. We offer them a wide variety of services and products, as well as a wealth of creative ideas and suggestions. Together, we'll design a memorial or funeral service that suits their needs now, and in the future. Families who come to us know that years from now, they will have deep peace-of-mind because in coming to us, they've done their best to honor their loved one.

• The Clyne & Sobocinski Funeral Home emerged as a result of a fire in May of 2000. The original Clyne Funeral Home was established as Hubbard & Clyne in 1925. William D. Clyne bought out his partner, Duncan Hubbard, in 1930 and re-located from Mt. Clemens to 22322 Gratiot, Eastpointe, formerly known as Halfway, MI. There William D. Clyne Sr. was joined by his sons; Dwight Charles and Williams D. Clyne Jr. After the death of William D. Sr. in 1961 and the early retirement of William D. Jr. the business was owned and operated by Dwight C. Clyne and now his daughter Linda Clyne Fletcher continues as a third generation Funeral Director and Managing Partner.

• The Leo T. Sobocinski Funeral Home began in 1929 on McDougall and Farnsworth in Detroit next to St. Hyacinth Catholic Church. The Sobocinski Family later moved with the suburban sprawl to its present location in 1959 on Kelly Road in Eastpointe. Leo T. Sobocinski was joined by his daughter Carolyn Sobocinski-Brzuchowski and son-in-law Robert Brzuchowski.

• Since the merger in August of 2000 both families have continued to serve the community with impeccable reputations and their many years of experience have set the standard for funeral service excellence.

Our Valued Staff

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  Darlene Miller, CFSP, Managing Funeral Director

  Darlene is married to Bill and has four children; Eric (Theresa), Allison (Joshua), Adam and Emery. She received her Associate Degree from Mott Community College and a Bachelor Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University. She is a fire fighter with Gaines Township Fire Department and a licensed Medical First Responder. Darlene is also a member of NFDA, MFDA and head of OSHA training for all staff. Darlene is committed to excellence in funeral service and provides compassionate, professional care to all families she serves.

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  Joseph Aleardi, Funeral Director

  Joseph was born in Detroit and grew up in Warren, Michigan. He is a graduate of De La Salle Collegiate High School and holds a Bachelors Degree in Communications from the University of Detroit Mercy and a Bachelors Degree in Mortuary Science from Wayne State University. He has been very actively involved in numerous community service programs throughout the metropolitan Detroit area. His hobbies include sports, music, reading, playing the piano, and spending time with family and friends. Joseph brings a calm and compassionate approach to caring for families at a most difficult time.