Harris Funeral Directors

Harris Funeral Directors, located at 9722 E 16th Avenue in Aurora, Colorado, is a distinguished, family-owned and operated funeral home that has proudly served the Denver metro area with compassion, integrity, and personalized care. Identified as a Black-owned business, the funeral home is deeply rooted in the community and committed to providing meaningful end-of-life services that honor each individual’s unique life story.

With a stellar 4.7-star rating from over 100 reviews, Harris Funeral Directors has earned a reputation for exceptional service, warmth, and attention to detail. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, featuring an onsite chapel that provides a peaceful and dignified setting for traditional funerals, memorial services, celebrations of life, and other gatherings. The funeral home also offers language assistance to ensure clear communication with all families.

Harris Funeral Directors provides a comprehensive range of services designed to meet diverse needs and budgets. These include traditional burial services, cremation with various options, and pre-planning arrangements that help families avoid difficult decisions during times of grief. The funeral home is especially proud to offer veteran services, honoring those who served, as well as a Medicaid no-cost cremation program for eligible individuals, reflecting a commitment to affordability and accessibility for all.

In addition to core funeral services, the team offers grief support and counseling, recently enhanced by the addition of Dr. Virginia Simpson as Executive Counseling Director. This expansion underscores the funeral home’s holistic approach to care, walking alongside families long after the service concludes. The business also provides floral arrangements and a memorial store for urns and keepsakes.

Harris Funeral Directors actively engages with the community, celebrating cultural milestones such as Juneteenth and supporting local organizations like Syrian Temple No. 49. Their modern chapel is designed to be warm and welcoming, creating a space where families can gather, remember, and heal. The dedicated staff—guided by a philosophy of listening, caring, and guiding—consistently receive 5-star ratings for their heartfelt professionalism.

Whether a family is planning an immediate service or making advance arrangements, Harris Funeral Directors stands ready to deliver personalized, dignified, and compassionate care. Their mission is clear: to help families create meaningful life celebrations that reflect the legacy of their loved ones, while providing unwavering support every step of the way.