They’re breathing new life into death. Nonsectarian “celebrants” are replacing priests and rabbis as funeral eulogizers and officiants, offering remembrances specially tailored to the deceased instead ...

FAIRLAWN, Ohio — Kevin O'Brien stood in front of a room of family members and friends of Leland S. Gaug this summer at the Billow Funeral Home and told the life story of the World War II and Korean ...

"The harder it is to say goodbye to somebody...the luckier you are to have met somebody you are going to miss." - Jomny Sun Planning a memorial for a loved one who has died is the final chance to ...

Do you have a genuine passion for helping others and making them feel at ease when they talk to you? If so, a career as a funeral celebrant might be the perfect job for you. It takes a special kind of ...

Heritage Funeral Home – East Brainerd Chapel announced that managing partner Curtis L. Ottinger has received his certification and training from InSight Institute as the first “Certified Celebrant” in ...