The Funeral Excellence Group was formed in 2023 when John Horan acquired Morris Family Funeral Homes.
The logo for the Funeral Excellence Group is built around a compass aimed north. This is inspired by timeless “True North Principles,” including the following:
John grew up around funeral service and realized as a young man there are few better ways to make an important difference in people’s lives than funeral service. John went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Business from the University of Colorado, followed by an Associate’s Degree in Mortuary Science from the San Francisco College of Mortuary Science. At the age of 29, John acquired a small and declining business with two funeral homes in Denver. Surrounding himself with a top team of professionals, they turned it around to become the largest in the Rocky Mountain region with eleven locations, two cremation gardens, and a non-profit grief support organization.
John credits his success to his drive to be the very best, accomplishing that through an outstanding team of dedicated professionals. We seek people who are humble, hard working, and possess strong people skills. We seek company affiliates that are leaders with outstanding reputations in the communities they serve. If you or your company would be a good fit for the Funeral Excellence group, please write to us at