About Us

What we stand for

Our promise

Today, tomorrow, and forever, our commitment to you stays the same.

Dignity

Every life is unique, and we promise to honor and respect each journey, crafting ceremonies that reflect each individual.

Guidance

Navigating grief can be overwhelming; we stand by you, providing direction and solace every step of the way.

Legacy

Beyond a service, we're committed to helping families create lasting tributes that transcend generations.

Our story

The business that would become the Jim Rush Funeral Homes has been serving families in Cleveland for over 45 years.

For the majority of those years, since 1963, Jim Rush has been there. Back then, Jim worked for Ralph Buckner, Sr. as part of the Buckner Funeral Home. Mr. Buckner sold the business to a Houston, Texas conglomerate in 1973, and Jim stayed on until 1977 when he and Ralph Buckner, Jr. bought the funeral homes back. The name of the business then became the Buckner Rush Funeral Homes. In 1978, Jim Rush took sole ownership of the North Ocoee and Wildwood Avenue Chapels. In 1993, the business, but not the chapels, was sold to Prime, a large Funeral Home conglomerate.

Jim maintained ownership and administration of the chapels and was able to bring his son, Greg, on as General Manager, keeping it a family-run business. In 2013 the Rush Family partnered with Heritage Family Services and that’s where we are at today. Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services is proud to be operated by Greg Rush and the Rush Family.

Meet the team

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.

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Jim Rush

Founder 1938-2013

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J. Greg Rush

Manager, Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer

C. Marc Rush

Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer

Darrin Douglas

Licensed Funeral Director

Jenna Eve Picou

Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer

Kathy Partin

Licensed Advance Planning Specialist