Harrelson Funeral Home

Harrelson Funeral Home Harrelson Funeral Home is dedicated to providing services to the families of Rutherford County with care and compassion.

For over 80 years Rutherford County has trusted Harrelson Funeral Home with helping them plan the celebrations of lives lived. We serve every family in Rutherford County with great pride. We are able to offer a wide range of services to meet your families needs and customs. We will listen to you and your wishes to help plan a celebration consistent with your expectations. We will take the time to

plan every detail and help to relieve the burden on your family during your time of loss. Our website contains information about our caring staff, our services and links to resources to help you get through this tough time. Please give us a call to see how we can help.

Creating a service that truly reflects your loved one’s life matters. From personalized memorial services and meaningful...
06/12/2026

Creating a service that truly reflects your loved one’s life matters.

From personalized memorial services and meaningful eulogies to celebration of life ceremonies and even green burial options, we help families create a tribute that feels authentic and heartfelt. 💙

Whether you’re planning an open or closed-casket service, a cremation memorial, or a simple gathering with non-religious readings and music, we’re here to guide you every step of the way.

👉 Read more to learn how to plan a meaningful, personalized farewell:

A non-religious funeral service may be chosen when the deceased did not practice any specific type of formal religion. Non-religious funerals are also appropriate when the deceased had been an Atheist or a Humanist. Because there are no historical guidelines and traditions in place for this type of....

On D-Day, United States soldiers and our allies landed on the beaches of France with a mission to turn the tide of World...
06/06/2026

On D-Day, United States soldiers and our allies landed on the beaches of France with a mission to turn the tide of World War II.

Today, we remember their bravery and the 4,000 soldiers who gave their lives for a noble cause.

A celebration of life service is a meaningful way to honor your loved one through memories, music, and personal touches ...
06/04/2026

A celebration of life service is a meaningful way to honor your loved one through memories, music, and personal touches that reflect who they were.

We’re here to guide you through funeral planning and memorial services, helping you create a tribute that feels truly personal and healing. Explore ideas and support for celebration of life planning today. 🤍

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It can be difficult when someone we love passes away. Finding a way forward without them in your life anymore is a challenge we all need to face and coming together at a funeral or other type of memorial service is one of the ways that we, as a community, honor this life. An increasingly

What is a celebration of life—and how is it different from a traditional funeral or memorial service?Today, more familie...
05/29/2026

What is a celebration of life—and how is it different from a traditional funeral or memorial service?

Today, more families are choosing celebration of life services as a meaningful way to honor their loved one’s personality, passions, and legacy. From unique venues to personalized music, food, and tributes, these gatherings focus on joy, connection, and remembrance.

Read more about how a celebration of life can bring comfort, healing, and lasting memories:

A celebration of life is a personalized memorial focused on joy and memory, not somber loss. Learn what makes it different from a funeral and how to plan one.

For every bugle played and every flag folded, we remember the heart behind the uniform. 💜 If you’re paying tribute to a ...
05/25/2026

For every bugle played and every flag folded, we remember the heart behind the uniform. 💜

If you’re paying tribute to a service member today, what are three of their best qualities that you will always remember? Share their story in the comments.

We hope today is a reminder of your loved one's strength and the honor they brought to your family. Wishing everyone a peaceful Memorial Day.

This Memorial Day, we're helping families share the story of their service members. Join us to ensure the bravery, commi...
05/20/2026

This Memorial Day, we're helping families share the story of their service members. Join us to ensure the bravery, commitment, and sacrifice of fallen heroes will never be forgotten.

Contact your Family Service Counselor or our office for event details.
🪖 https://www.memorialplanning.com/find-location/

Planning a veteran funeral or burial can involve complex VA requirements—from burial flags and military honors to VA hea...
05/15/2026

Planning a veteran funeral or burial can involve complex VA requirements—from burial flags and military honors to VA headstones, markers, and presidential memorial certificates. Our experienced funeral directors and cemetery professionals are here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your loved one receives the recognition they deserve.

We also help families understand available veteran burial benefits, bereavement counseling, and survivor support programs—so you can focus on remembrance, not paperwork. Let us help you honor a life of service with dignity.

👉 Read our complete guide to military funeral honors, VA benefits, and family support:

Here is a quick guide on the type of benefits available to Military members, veterans, and their families.

Who carries the stories of the fallen? On Memorial Day, join veterans and Gold Star families as we honor fallen service ...
05/13/2026

Who carries the stories of the fallen? On Memorial Day, join veterans and Gold Star families as we honor fallen service members. Reach out to your Family Service Counselor or our office for event details.

🦅 https://www.memorialplanning.com/find-location/

What are two important things your mother gave you? Her smile? Family heirlooms? Her sense of humor? Share her living me...
05/10/2026

What are two important things your mother gave you? Her smile? Family heirlooms? Her sense of humor? Share her living memory in the comments. 💜

Today, we welcome loving stories of mom. Happy Mother’s Day to everyone in our community.

🩺 Today, we invite you to join us in honoring nurses for National Nurses Week. In life’s first and final chapters, we lo...
05/06/2026

🩺 Today, we invite you to join us in honoring nurses for National Nurses Week. In life’s first and final chapters, we look to them for guidance. When we need comfort, they help us carry on.

To our local nurses, thank you for lending your strength and patience to our community.

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1251 US Highway 221a
Forest City, NC
28043

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