Garris Funeral HomeObituaries · Mount Olive, NC

Garris Funeral Home has provided service to Mount Olive and Wayne County since 1929, approaching a century of continuous operation. The funeral home operates under the tagline "We Keep the Dignity in Funeral Service" and maintains 24-hour availability year-round.

The business adapted its operations during the COVID-19 pandemic following guidance from the National Funeral Directors & Morticians Association and the North Carolina Board of Funeral Service, implementing private family viewings limited to ten members at a time.

Garris Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 401 S Center St in Mount Olive, NC 28365, within Wayne County. Garris Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Garris Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Mount Olive and the surrounding Wayne County area, Garris Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Garris Funeral Home welcomes families from across North Carolina and neighboring regions.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Garris Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Garris Funeral Home at (919) 658-2186 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 401 S Center St in Mount Olive; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Garris Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.