Groce Funeral Home

Groce Funeral Home Since 1929, Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service has paid tribute to the time-honored traditions o

At a time when many funeral homes are owned by mega-corporations listed on the national stock exchanges, Groce Funeral Home is bucking the trend by remaining a locally-owned family business. The Groce's feel strongly that we can serve Western North Carolina families better by remaining family owned and operated. Due to our reputation for integrity and the efforts of a dedicated staff, Groce Funera

l Home has evolved into Western North Carolina's largest and most trusted funeral service provider. We are humbled to be validated and honored again by the Asheville Citizen-Times and the Mountain Express as their readers' choice for "The Best Funeral Home in Western North Carolina" for several consecutive years. We are proud members of Selected Independent Funeral Homes, the NFDA and NCFDA and are endorsed and approved by the Green Burial Council. Whether you're interested in burial, cremation, pre-need arrangements, green burial or transport to another part of the country or World, it is our pleasure to serve you at any of our three Asheville-area locations.

Please join us in honoring Frances Ducker. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, April 28 at Averys C...
04/28/2026

Please join us in honoring Frances Ducker. A Graveside Service will be held at 12:30 PM on Tuesday, April 28 at Averys Creek Christian Church Cemetery. Her family will greet friends from11:00 AM until 12:00 PM on Tuesday at Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian location in Arden.

To view her complete obituary, please click here:

Frances Ducker, 97, of Arden, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 23, 2026. A native of the area, she was born in Asheville on January 29, 1929, to the late Paul J. Alexander and Lillie Ma

Please join us in honoring Richard Roger Robidoux. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, April 28 at Calv...
04/28/2026

Please join us in honoring Richard Roger Robidoux. A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on Tuesday, April 28 at Calvary Episcopal Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/richard-roger-robidoux/

Everyone experiences loss differently, and healing happens in its own time. Be gentle with yourself and remember that it...
04/27/2026

Everyone experiences loss differently, and healing happens in its own time. Be gentle with yourself and remember that it’s okay to take the time you need.

04/27/2026
Please join us in honoring RADM Walter Hollingsworth Cantrell. His burial at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemeter...
04/26/2026

Please join us in honoring RADM Walter Hollingsworth Cantrell. His burial at the Western Carolina State Veterans Cemetery will be private, but a guest register is available online through his obituary page linked below.

To view his complete obituary, please click here:

RADM Walter H. Cantrell died Thursday, April 23 in Asheville, NC at the age of 90. A native of Brevard, Walter was a son of the late Walter and Faye Cantrell. Walter graduated from Brevard High School

Please join us in honoring Kathleen Graney Fischer. A Memorial Mass will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 27 in the C...
04/26/2026

Please join us in honoring Kathleen Graney Fischer. A Memorial Mass will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 27 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Monday from 2:00 until 3:00 PM.

To view her complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/kathleen-graney-fischer/

Please join us in honoring Grace Gordon Pless. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 27 at...
04/26/2026

Please join us in honoring Grace Gordon Pless. A celebration of her life will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, April 27 at Trinity Episcopal Church in downtown Asheville, with a reception to follow in the church's Tuton Hall. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

To view her complete obituary, please click here:

Giver of kindness, writer of letters, believer in the power of prayer. Whether it was the thoughtful connection and kindness of a well-timed personal note, the generous spirit and compassion of a mean

Please join us in honoring Ray Fore. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 26 in the Chapel of Groc...
04/26/2026

Please join us in honoring Ray Fore. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, April 26 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with burial to follow at Woodlawn Cemetery in Oakley. His family will greet friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/ray-fore/

04/25/2026

There is no right or wrong way to grieve.

Some days will be harder than others, and that’s okay. Give yourself the time and space you need.

📋 Did you know? Preplanning allows you to:• Make your wishes known• Ease the burden on your loved onesIf you’ve ever tho...
04/25/2026

📋 Did you know? Preplanning allows you to:
• Make your wishes known
• Ease the burden on your loved ones

If you’ve ever thought about planning ahead, now is a great time to start.
👉 Contact us to learn more about your options.

🔗 preplanning.grocefuneralhome.com/pre-need-page

Please join us in honoring Kevin Vincent Martin. A Celebration of Kevin's life will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Satur...
04/24/2026

Please join us in honoring Kevin Vincent Martin. A Celebration of Kevin's life will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Saturday, April 25 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian, with a visitation and reception at the funeral home to follow. The Celebration Service will be streamed live via Kevin's obituary page at grocefuneralhome.com.

To view service information, click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/kevin-vincent-martin/

Please join us in honoring Ray Alan Jeske. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 25 at Living Sa...
04/24/2026

Please join us in honoring Ray Alan Jeske. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 25 at Living Savior Lutheran Church with burial to follow at Calvary Churchyard. His family will greet friends at Living Savior on Saturday from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM. Groce Funeral Home's Lake Julian team is assisting the family.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/ray-alan-jeske/

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