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About Us

Who we are

Celebrating life since 1963

As a proud member of the Cleveland community since 1963, we're honored to help families celebrate their loved ones. We pledge to ensure that every funeral and memorial service is deeply personal, fostering healing and remembrance.

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.

J. Greg Rush

J. Greg Rush

Manager, Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer

C. Marc Rush

C. Marc Rush

Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer

Darrin Douglas

Darrin Douglas

Licensed Funeral Director

Jenna Eve Picou

Jenna Eve Picou

Licensed Funeral Director and Licensed Embalmer

Kathy Partin

Kathy Partin

Licensed Advance Planning Specialist

Judy Satterfield

Judy Satterfield

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Dr. Susan Harper

Dr. Susan Harper

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Mason Holliday

Mason Holliday

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Brent D Swanson

Brent D Swanson

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Perry Horner

Perry Horner

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Harold (Joe) Parker

Harold (Joe) Parker

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Dr. Joseph A Bathe

Dr. Joseph A Bathe

Funeral Assistant (Non-licesned)

Robert L Bankston Jr

Robert L Bankston Jr

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Jim Hibbard

Jim Hibbard

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Tammy Reese

Tammy Reese

Funeral Assistant (Non-licensed)

Darla Rush

Darla Rush

Administrative Assistant (Non-Licensed)

We're here for you

A time to honor, comfort and heal

We help create unique and meaningful memorial services to celebrate your loved one and begin the healing process for families and friends left behind.

We’ll take care of every detail

We'll help you with everything you need with a simple step-by-step process for all of your funeral, cremation and cemetery plans.

Unique Funerals and Tributes

Every individual is unique. Which is why we offer fully customizable memorial services designed just for your family.

Compassionate customer care

We're here to answer any questions and help in any way we can – 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
Past memorials

“Very friendly and compassionate and they helped my family out during this sad time...Thank you Jim Rush Funeral Home”

Author: Charlie Mcdowell rated with 5 stars
Careers

We're hiring

Beyond the opportunity to truly make a difference, Jim Rush Funeral and Cremation Services offers competitive pay, a healthy work-life balance, and many opportunities for growth.

Plan Ahead

Plan for the future, today

Pre-planning lets your loved ones focus on honoring life instead of hashing out details. Learn the choices you can make now, so a future funeral becomes more of a celebration than a burden.