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50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Forest City, NC
At Harrelson Funeral & Cremation Services, we believe every life deserves a personalized celebration that honors its unique journey. Since 1934, our team has served Forest City families with compassion, offering tailored memorials, traditional funerals, cremations, and burial services. Our commitment to dignity and care extends to military families through specialized veteran options. Led by Funeral Manager Lanny J. Funchess, a licensed professional with decades of local experience, we prioritize listening to families and creating meaningful tributes.We operate 24/7 to provide immediate support during times of need while offering pre-planning resources for future arrangements. Our community-rooted approach ensures every service reflects the individuality of the life being celebrated. With a focus on transparency, we accept multiple payment methods and collaborate with insurance providers to ease logistical burdens. Our facility near the Blue Ridge Parkway stands as a testament to our enduring dedication to North Carolina families.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Memorial Planning
Veteran Services
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 immediate assistance for urgent arrangements
- Our team creates personalized memorials reflecting individual life stories
- Specialized veteran burial and cremation options available
- Funeral Manager Lanny J. Funchess brings decades of local expertise
- Community-focused service since 1934 with transparent pricing
Services
Funeral Services
We provide full-service traditional funerals with customizable elements to honor your loved one's life. Our experienced staff coordinates venue arrangements, obituary preparation, and personalized tributes. Services include visitation, ceremony planning, and grief support resources for families.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization choices while maintaining dignity and respect. We handle all logistics including permits, container selection, and ceremony coordination. Families receive ashes in decorative urns with options for personalized memorial events.
Burial Services
We arrange traditional burial services with cemetery coordination and grave marker selection. Our team manages plot reservations, casket choices, and religious or cultural tradition accommodations. Services include graveside ceremonies and perpetual care options.
Memorial Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes in advance. We offer consultation for service customization, payment arrangements, and legal documentation. This proactive approach eases family decision-making during difficult times.
Veteran Services
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination. Our staff understands protocol for active duty, retired, and fallen service members. We ensure proper recognition through established veteran programs.
People
Lanny J. Funchess
Funeral Manager
Licensed Funeral Director with NC since 2006. Holds degrees in business, criminal justice, and social work. Graduate of Fayetteville Technical Community College and Liberty University. Committed to community service in Rutherford County.
Questions
What immediate steps should I take after a loved one's passing?
Notify close family and friends first. Contact us at 828-673-8295 for guidance with arrangements, death certificates, and service planning.
How do funerals differ from memorial services?
Funerals include the deceased's body while memorial services occur after cremation or burial. We offer both options with personalized elements.
What payment methods do you accept?
We accept credit cards, checks, payment plans, burial insurance, life insurance, and final expense insurance policies for service funding.
Do you offer veteran-specific services?
Yes, we provide military honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination for eligible service members and veterans.
Can I pre-plan my own funeral arrangements?
Absolutely. We offer pre-need planning consultations to document your preferences and arrange payment in advance, easing future family decisions.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Forest City, Rutherford County, and surrounding regions near the Blue Ridge Parkway in North Carolina.
Reviews (4)
Sheri Cramer
Mar 02, 2021
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The people that work at Harrelson's Funeral home are the most kindest caring sincere loving hearted people they're just magnificent and do everything possible to make the roughest time in your life a little easier on you... They deserve more than a five-star rating...God Bless every single one of them
Dan Mckeown
Nov 26, 2020
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Respectful .Lanny Funchess went over and above being the Director to being a true friend and Gods faithful servant..TYVM and may God continue to guide you and bless all @Harrelson's
Eddie Stacey
Sep 15, 2020
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Both my parents services were at this funeral home.if I could give more than 5 star's I would they were very professional
Carolina Business Services
Sep 06, 2020
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In the past six years, we've needed funeral services four times. Lanny Funchess has always been very kind, caring and detailed in carrying out our wishes. Everyone is very professional. I can whole-heartedly recommend using their services whenever you have this type of need.
