History & Staff

Major Clora, Jr. is the President and Founder of the Clora Funeral Home with three locations, Detroit-East, Detroit West, and River Rouge, MI. Major became the youngest funeral home owner in the state of Michigan in 2008. Personal service, the hallmark of his business sets Clora Funeral Home a part in a highly competitive industry. The Clora Funeral Home has become one of the nation’s premiere funeral homes.

With the philosophy that a funeral service is more a celebration of life than a mourning of loss Major has an innovative approach to serving bereaved families. He embraces traditional and creates unique tributes for families to celebrate their loved ones. At the Clora Funeral Home, Major’s compassion for families exudes, yielding him as a leader in his industry. His zeal for community service has transpired into the launch of Community Days to the surrounding neighborhoods where he partners with community agencies to provide resources and food baskets for those in need.

He is a strong proponent on the value of education and the vast opportunities’ that it can afford one. He has established the Clora Funeral Home Scholarship which is awarded to students who are majoring in the sciences field. A graduate of Cass Technical High School and Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science. Major was the second African American to serve as class president of the School of Mortuary Science.

He believes firmly in his faith in God and is a member of Second Ebenezer Church. Major is also an active member of the Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc.

Ursula B. Woodruff- Harris has been a Licensed Funeral Director for over 30 years and is a proud graduate of the Wayne State University School of Mortuary Science. She is passionate about helping others and honored to serve families in their time of need.

Ursula also holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, a Master’s Degree in Education and is a certified information technology professional. She uses this skillset in her spare time to tutor children in reading, math, computer technology, and science.

Dennis Ryans II is a native Detroiter who values serving the community and making a difference where it counts. Dennis is an active member in his church where he also serves as Music Minister. Dennis earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education from Wayne State University and Master’s Degree in Education from Marygrove College. He has served students throughout metro Detroit in both the public and private schools teaching choral and instrumental music.

After serving over 13 years as an educator in Detroit area schools, he answered his calling to pursue funeral service. Dennis is a graduate of the Gupton Jones College of Funeral Service in Atlanta, Georgia, where he earned an Associate's Degree in Funeral Service. He is dedicated to providing compassionate care and assisting families in their time of need.