Marcom-Harvey Funeral Care Named Funeral Home of the Year in Kansas City

KANSAS CITY, MO, UNITED STATES, October 16, 2026 /CourierPR/ -- Marcom-Harvey Funeral Care, an independently owned funeral service provider in Kansas City, Missouri, has been named Funeral Home of the Year in the city by the Consumer Ratings Institute. This recognition comes on the heels of the organization’s impressive 4.9-star consumer rating across 525 reviews, reflecting the consistent experiences families have reported while entrusting Marcom-Harvey with one of life's most personal and significant responsibilities.

Since assuming ownership in 2021, the leadership team, led by Steven Marcom and Aesha Humphrey, has worked to transform the funeral experience while maintaining the dignity, respect, and professionalism that families deserve. Their commitment to excellence is evident in the quality of their facilities, the professionalism of their staff, and the attention given to every detail. Under their leadership, Marcom-Harvey has established a distinctive approach to funeral service that combines traditional reverence with modern innovation, personalized experiences, and an elevated standard of hospitality.

The Consumer Ratings Institute recognition follows three consecutive years of honors in the Kansas City Favorites Awards, Three Best Rated Award, and Best of Business Rate. Specifically, in 2024, Marcom-Harvey received a Bronze Award as Kansas City's Favorite Funeral Home, and in 2025 and 2026, they were awarded Gold as Kansas City's #1 Favorite Funeral Home, Three Best Rated, and Best of Business Rate. These distinctions reflect sustained public confidence in the organization's services and its commitment to maintaining high standards year after year.

Marcom-Harvey's reputation is built not simply on what the company says about itself, but on the experiences and opinions of the community it serves. The organization provides comprehensive funeral, cremation, memorial, veteran, repatriation, and pre-planning services to families throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. It distinguishes itself through a combination of personalized care, operational accountability, thoughtful presentation, and continued investment in its facilities and services.

Behind the scenes, the organization maintains equally demanding standards for the preparation, identification, presentation, and care of the deceased. Its internal quality assurance practices include a comprehensive three-tier review process before public viewing, reflecting the company's belief that the dignity of the deceased must remain central to every service provided. The funeral home also embraces modern technology and creative personalization, offering memorial video tributes, livestreaming capabilities, custom-designed printed materials, and individualized celebrations that reflect the unique lives, cultures, and traditions of the families it serves.

Marcom-Harvey's commitment extends well beyond funeral and memorial services. The organization regularly develops and hosts community-centered programs designed to educate, empower, and connect residents throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Initiatives include its Tell Your Own Life Story educational program, which encourages individuals to document their personal histories and legacies, pre-planning education, youth literacy initiatives, and annual community wellness and family-centered events that provide safe and welcoming opportunities for community engagement.

These programs reflect the company's broader philosophy that funeral service professionals should be active contributors to the health, strength, and well-being of the communities they serve. Marcom-Harvey's leadership attributes the organization's continued recognition to its refusal to accept mediocrity and its commitment to continually improving the experience of every family. From employee expectations and professional development to facility improvements, family communication, and meticulous service coordination, the organization emphasizes accountability at every level.

With its growing list of recognitions, continued investment, and commitment to innovation, Marcom-Harvey Funeral Care remains focused on setting a higher standard for funeral service throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area.