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 John Michael Quigley. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 26 at St Eugen...
06/25/2026

Please join us in honoring John Michael Quigley. A Memorial Mass will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 26 at St Eugene Catholic Church. Groce Funeral Home's Patton Avenue team is assisting the family.

To view his complete obituary, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/john-michael-quigley/

Please join us in honoring Isaac "Ike" Henry Kearney III. A Celebration of his Life will be held starting at 2:00 PM on ...
06/25/2026

Please join us in honoring Isaac "Ike" Henry Kearney III. A Celebration of his Life will be held starting at 2:00 PM on Friday, June 26 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden and will streamed live via Ike's obituary page (linked below). His family will greet friends at the funeral home immediately following the service.

To view his complete obituary and access the livestream, please click here: https://grocefuneralhome.com/obits/isaac-ike-henry-kearney/

Please join us in honoring Shirley Ann Gregory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 25...
06/23/2026

Please join us in honoring Shirley Ann Gregory. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, June 25 at St. Barnabas Roman Catholic Church with a 1:00 graveside to be held at Forest Lawn Memorial Park in Candler. A Rosary will be read at 5:30 PM on Wednesday, June 24 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian in Arden and the family will receive friends that evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

To view her complete obituary, please click here:

Shirley Ann Gregory, 90, of Hendersonville, passed away on June 21, 2026. She loved the Lord, her family, and the Atlanta Braves, in that order. A native of Pfeifer, Kansas, she was the daughter of th

The Groce family wishes to introduce and welcome our new pre-need specialist, Leann Quinn. Leann has been a licensed fun...
06/23/2026

The Groce family wishes to introduce and welcome our new pre-need specialist, Leann Quinn. Leann has been a licensed funeral director for more than a decade and has been specializing in arranging pre-need plans for the past 2 years. She will be assisting pre-need customers through both of our convenient, full-service locations. To set an appointment with Leann, you may call either of our locations, (828-252-3535 for West Asheville or 828-687-3530 for Lake Julian in Arden) or email her directly at [email protected]. Welcome Leann!

06/21/2026

On Father’s Day, we take time to honor the lives and legacy of fathers and father figures. Their guidance, strength, and presence leave a lasting imprint that continues to shape the lives of those they love. Today, we celebrate them with gratitude and reflection.

06/19/2026

On Juneteenth, we recognize a defining moment in history and reflect on the enduring significance of freedom. We honor the lives, resilience, and legacy of those who came before us, and acknowledge the generations whose strength continues to shape our communities today.

06/18/2026

Preplanning your funeral is a thoughtful way to protect your loved ones—making your wishes clear and easing emotional and financial burdens when the time comes. It gives you control, peace of mind, and the ability to create a meaningful, personalized plan.
Start the conversation today and take the first step toward peace of mind for you and your family.

preplanning.grocefuneralhome.com/pre-need-page

Please join us in honoring Cathy Hawkins. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20 in the Chapel ...
06/18/2026

Please join us in honoring Cathy Hawkins. A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, June 20 in the Chapel of Groce Funeral Home at Lake Julian with burial to follow at Roberts Memorial Park. Her family will greet friends at the funeral home on Saturday morning from 10:00 AM until 11:00 AM

To view her complete obituary, please click here:

Cathy Hawkins, 73, a native of Buncombe County and resident of Givens Estates, passed away on June 16, 2026. Cathy was preceded in death by her parents, Houston A. Hawkins and Grace Virginia Ingle Haw

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