Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Rochester, NY
Since 1946, Paul W Harris Funeral Home has served Rochester families as one of the oldest independent, family-owned funeral homes in the region. Our mission centers on treating every family with the same care we would extend to our own, delivering high-quality services and merchandise at competitive prices while maintaining dignity and professionalism. With three generations of experience, we prioritize listening to client wishes, valuing trust, and upholding a reputation built on honesty, integrity, and sensitivity. Our philosophy emphasizes compassion, community service, and personalized attention before, during, and after loss. We offer state-of-the-art facilities, a 24/7 availability commitment, and a personal guarantee: if unsatisfied with any service, we will discount or refund it.Our team specializes in arranging services across diverse faiths, traditions, and financial considerations, focusing on service excellence over merchandise. We provide transparent pricing regulated by the FTC funeral rule, with itemized charges explained in person, over the phone, or via email. Our staff of licensed funeral directors guides families through every step of funeral arrangements, ensuring tributes reflect the unique lives of loved ones. We maintain an open-door policy, encouraging direct communication via phone or email at any time. This enduring approach has made us a trusted choice for generations of families seeking reliable, compassionate care.
Services
Burial Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Veteran Honors
Grief Support
Reception Facilities
Death Away From Home
Funeral Etiquette Guidance
Caskets & Urns
Burial Vaults
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- Family-owned and operated since 1946 with three generations of experience
- State-of-the-art facilities designed for family comfort and accessibility
- 24/7 availability to support families at any time of need
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees or surprise charges
- Personal guarantee: Full refund or discount for unsatisfactory services
What people say
24/7 availability
Transparent pricing
Compassionate staff
Personalized service
Stress-free pre-planning
Services
Burial Services
We provide comprehensive burial services including casket selection, vault options, cemetery arrangements, and personalized ceremonies. Our staff coordinates all logistics while respecting cultural and religious traditions. Families receive guidance on documentation, obituary preparation, and post-service support.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include direct cremation, memorial ceremonies with urns, and specialized cremation jewelry. We offer biodegradable urns, cremation vaults, and scattering garden options. All arrangements comply with state regulations while maintaining dignity and flexibility for families.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Certified consultants help create personalized pre-arrangements that document preferences and reduce future stress. This service includes cost guarantees, document storage, and updates as needed. Families gain peace of mind knowing wishes will be honored exactly as planned.
Veteran Honors
We specialize in coordinating military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit applications. Our team ensures proper recognition through partnerships with local veteran organizations and understanding of eligibility requirements for burial allowances.
Grief Support
Compassionate grief counseling and support groups help families navigate loss. Resources include literature on coping strategies, referrals to professional therapists, and follow-up check-ins. We emphasize long-term emotional support beyond the immediate funeral period.
People
Rick Harris Jr.
Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with decades of experience in personalized service arrangements. Specializes in veteran honors and community outreach. Committed to maintaining family legacy of compassionate care.
Rick Harris Sr.
Certified Pre-Planning Consultant
Veteran funeral service professional with expertise in advance planning consultations. Focuses on creating stress-free arrangements that honor client wishes while educating families about available options.
Questions
What services does Harris Funeral Home offer?
We provide burial services, cremation options, pre-planning consultations, veteran honors, grief support, and reception facilities. Our services include caskets, urns, and burial vaults.
Are prices listed online?
Yes, our General Price List follows FTC funeral rule regulations with itemized charges. We believe in transparent pricing with no hidden fees.
Can I pre-plan a funeral?
Yes, our certified consultants help create personalized pre-arrangements with cost guarantees. This service ensures your wishes are honored while reducing family stress.
Do you offer 24/7 support?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with immediate needs or answer questions about funeral arrangements.
What makes Harris Funeral Home different?
As a family-owned business since 1946, we combine generational experience with modern facilities. Our personal guarantee ensures satisfaction with every service we provide.
How are cremation services handled?
We offer direct cremation, memorial services with urns, and specialized options like cremation jewelry. All arrangements include guidance on documentation and memorialization choices.
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Reviews (5)
Brad Reed
Jan 03, 2022
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Patrick was a pleasure to work with, his compassion and help during the process was deeply appreciated and cant go without mentioning. These guys are a 10.
George Lipani
Dec 28, 2021
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My first experience with planning a funeral and Harris Funeral Home made the process seamless. They understand everything that needs to be done to notifying social security to arranging for the Honor Guard at the cemetery. Rick and the entire staff took good care of my father. They were at all times professional and conducted themselves with grace and dignity. My father would have been beyond pleased. I along with my sisters and brother are thankful to them in helping us plan this funeral to meet our needs. Highly recommend Harris Funeral Homes. Thank you!!!!
Nick Harris
Dec 19, 2021
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The staff at the Harris funeral home was right there by your side from the very beginning. They took a very upsetting and confusing situation, guided us through every step, making sure that we too were OK along the way and that we did not miss important details necessary to give our loved one a truly beautiful and honorable funeral service. They are extremely patient, caring and compassionate individuals and we appreciate everything they did for us!
Marilyn G.
Dec 15, 2021
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While my family is going thru a hard time, Rick and Paul Harris went above and beyond to make this process easier for us. My grandmother looked beautiful. She appeared as she did in life. Thank you Rick for all your attention.
Dave Power
Dec 10, 2021
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Our daughter Kristin had passed and Harris funeral home helped us through the whole process. We met with David Shaw and he was very compassionate. It was a difficult time but David help us get through it. He is very knowledgeable and was willing to accommodate us any way he could. I had people comment on what a class act Harris funeral home was. My mother and father were laid out at Harris so we were confident that we were in good hands. Thank you to the Harris family for your help.
