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

11/06/2025

The holidays can stir up deep emotions after a loss. If you or someone you love is grieving this Thanksgiving, we know how difficult it can be during a time meant for togetherness. We hope you’re able to find small moments of comfort and peace.

And if you know someone who’s missing a loved one this Thanksgiving, take a moment to reach out. A simple call, visit, or kind message can mean more than you know. Sometimes the smallest gestures remind us that we’re not alone.

11/04/2025

10/31/2025

Wishing you a safe and happy Halloween! 🎃

10/28/2025

We know it's not always easy to plan a loved one's funeral. Just know that during that time, it's our goal to give you our undivided attention and to listen to any requests or ideas you may have.

10/23/2025

Just because your loved one is no longer here doesn't mean you still can't feel connected to them. Little things like cooking their favorite meal, donating to a charity that was dear to them, or watching their favorite movie are just some of the many ways you can help keep their memory alive. Comment below if you do anything to help still feel connected.

10/16/2025

Proud to provide a comforting space for our community to gather and remember.

10/14/2025

Part 2 of our history!

After the passing of Robert G. Harris in 1966, his son Thomas L. Harris and son-in-law Clarence Rost continued the family’s tradition of service. During this time of leadership transition, the firm expanded to serve even more communities, opening a Livonia location in 1964 and a Garden City location in 1969 to meet the needs of Western Wayne County families.

Following the retirements of Thomas Harris and Clarence Rost, ownership passed to Thomas F. Rost, grandson of the founder. Today, the funeral home still carries forward the Harris family tradition of helping those honor and remember their loved ones.

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.