About Us
Celebrating life since 2008
As a proud member of the Metro Detroit community since 2008, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.
Our incredible staff
Helping families create lasting legacies is more than a job — it's our calling. We are here to support you in any way we can and will offer you the full attention, knowledge, and compassion you need.
Major Clora, Jr.
President & Director
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
Licensed Director/Manager
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.
A place of healing
We welcome you to explore the Clora Funeral Home facilities, and invite you to discover a comforting and peaceful place to honor your loved one.
A time to honor, comfort and heal
We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.
We’ll take care of every detail
We'll help you with everything you need with a simple step-by-step process for all of your funeral, cremation and cemetery plans.
Unique Funerals and Tributes
Every individual is unique. Which is why we offer fully customizable memorial services designed just for your family.
Compassionate customer care
We're hiring
Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Clora Funeral Home offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.
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