R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home and Cremation Services

10/09/2025

10/06/2025

For more than a century, R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Homes has faithfully served families in the Detroit area. What began as a small family business in 1910 has grown into a trusted provider of funeral and cremation services across multiple communities. Here is a look back at the history of of our funeral home.

Part 1: In 1910, Robert G. Harris established R.G. Harris Funeral Home in the Haste Mansion at Trumbull and Hancock. He began serving the families of Detroit with the help of his father, George R. Harris, who at the time was a manager with the Detroit Free Press. Four years later, George joined his son full time and the firm became known as the R.G. & G.R. Harris Funeral Home. During these early years, Robert’s wife Flora also obtained her funeral director’s license, making her one of the first women in Michigan to do so.

As the business grew into one of the largest single-location funeral homes in Detroit, it became necessary to move in the 1930s to Cass Avenue at Canfield. To provide more convenience for families, the Harris family expanded further, opening the Harper Avenue location in 1941 for East Detroit families. By 1951, another facility was built on McNichols Avenue to serve the growing needs of Northwest Detroit.

Stay tuned for part 2!

10/02/2025

Did you know that, according to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime? Thanks to advances in early detection and treatment, survival rates have improved significantly. As October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we stand in support of survivors, those currently fighting, and we remember the loved ones we have lost to this disease.

09/30/2025

When a famous person passes, their last words often go down in history. Some of these words may be profound while some may have no meaning at all.

Winston Churchill was a British politician and passed in 1965 in his home from a stroke. His last words were said to a family member.

09/19/2025

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09/17/2025

Sometimes the smallest gestures mean the most! Comment below what small gestures can mean the most.

09/15/2025

Service is more than just a word to us and it's always our priority to provide the highest level of service to you and our community.

09/11/2025

Today, we pause to remember the lives lost 24 years ago, and honor the courage of the first responders and all who came together in the face of such tragedy. We will never forget.

09/09/2025

We know how hard it is to lose a loved one. That's why we'll do whatever we can to make that difficult time a little easier for you and your family.

09/05/2025

Everyone’s life story is special and unique. Let us help you craft the perfect service that tells the story of a life well lived.