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Owner and president of our firm. Fourth generation funeral director and certified crematory operator, Jim is guided by his principles in faith, family and friends. He loves to hear feedback from our families.
Proudly serving Busch families since 1986.
jhbusch@buschcares.com
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Location Manager, Funeral Director and Embalmer
Operations Manager and Funeral Director, CCO
Location Manager, Funeral Director and Embalmer
Compassionate funeral director and embalmer with nearly 30 years of experience. Highly respected by his peers, Ted is also an active member of his church. He, his wife and their five children enjoy exploring Northeast Ohio. He provides genuine care, compassion and direction to a person or family planning services.
Honorably serving Busch families since 1999.
Funeral Director and Embalmer
After more than 15 years in funeral service, Megan is honored to serve every family she meets. She and her family are new to the Avon – Avon Lake area, and they enjoy exploring all it has to offer. They spend time walking by the lake, hiking at the local Metroparks and sampling the great variety of cuisine in Greater Cleveland.
Funeral Director and Embalmer
I got into funeral service initially for my deep connection to the sciences, but I stayed for the meaningful connections I’ve made with the families I’ve served. As a director since 2016, I’ve truly found a career that rewards me every day by allowing me to support and give back to my community, and add so many special, personal touches to the celebrations I help create.
svmorgan@buschcares.com
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Location Manager and Funeral Director
Thirty years of experience helping people on the hardest day of their lives, and one of Busch's longest-standing staff members. Bob provides valuable guidance to families with his expertise and compassion. He serves on two non-profit boards in the greater Cleveland area, promoting healthcare and the arts.
Proudly serving Busch families since 1983.
Location Manager and Funeral Director
Funeral Director
Funeral Director, Preplanning Advisor, Insurance Agent
Funeral Director, Embalmer, Preplanning Advisor, Insurance Agent
Certified Celebrant
Certified Celebrant
Interested in what makes each one of us unique and special. Amy says she is privileged to have the opportunity to help families and friends honor those qualities in their loved one. She has a passion for music and words, and enjoys using these tools to remember and celebrate a life.
abkirksey@buschcares.com
Certified Celebrant
Carefully listens to the memories and stories of loved ones. Jim designs services that celebrate and pay tribute to each unique life. He and his wife participate in many of their church's programs, frequently leading small groups and assisting with worship on a regular basis.
Honorably serving Busch families since 2008.
jlongsworth@buschcares.com
Certified Celebrant
Certified Celebrant Coordinator
Creates personalized and meaningful celebration of life services. Heidi’s calling is helping families pay tribute to their loved ones in meaningful ways. As a lifelong Lorain County resident, she has been involved with her hometown church, Boy Scouts, Girls Scouts and schools.
Proudly serving Busch families since 2012.
Certified Celebrant
Privileged to share legacies as a Certified Celebrant since 2011. With a background in teaching, Jan also leads and trains several groups in her church. An avid golfer, swimmer and Bridge enthusiast, but time with her grandchildren is her favorite.
Proudly serving Busch families since 2011.
jtraxler@buschcares.com
Certified Celebrant
Funeral Director and Embalmer, CCO
Certified Crematory Operator, CCO
Admired restoration expert, lifelong funeral industry professional and one of Busch's longest-standing employees. Bill grew up in the industry alongside his father, helping with all aspects of the profession starting at age 15. He is an avid car enthusiast, attending auto shows, restoring vehicles and researching vintage models.
Proudly serving Busch families since 1986.
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Jamie is a proud Lorain County native and graduate of Lorain County Community College. Additionally, Jamie graduated Summa Cum Laude with her bachelor’s degree from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Jamie enjoys spending time with her two dogs and husband, doing arts and crafts, and spending time in nature.
jkobylski@buschcares.com
Funeral Director and Embalmer
Certified Crematory Operator, CCO
Trained in restorative and embalming arts, as well as funeral arrangements, Liz strives to ensure that every family has the opportunity to say goodbye in the most meaningful way for them. Liz is an avid reader across many disciplines with a special interest in foreign affairs.
Honorably serving Busch families since 2015.
Ememke@buschcares.com
Funeral Director, Embalmer, CCO
Following graduate school and with a passion for serving others, Rachel has set a goal to become a funeral director. Rachel is privileged to assist families in a myriad of ways, from administrative assistance to supporting them on the day of their service. She is an amateur makeup artist, and loves to work out and discover new documentaries.
rstasek@buschcares.com
Funeral Director Apprentice
Vice President of Finance
Ron keeps our facilities, vehicles, and grounds attractive and welcoming, and is one of Busch's longest-standing staff members. We appreciate his commitment to safety, as his team mows lawns, clears leaves, removes snow and ice, and maintains our interiors. Ron and high school sweetheart, Cindy, enjoy time with their family and especially grandkids!
Proudly caring for Busch's faciltiies since 1983.
Plant Operations Manager
Designs and implements processes and tech that keep our organization running smoothly to better serve customers. Melissa loves going on adrenaline-inducing adventures and spending time with her husband, two children, two dogs, two cats, two rats and ball python.
Graciously assisting the Busch staff since 2015.
msteele-steeber@buschcares.com
Business Process Manager
Passionate about recruiting, hiring and training highly qualified individuals in order for Busch to continue to provide families with the highest level of care. Kim assists our staff in fulfilling their professional goals and promotes healthy lifestyles in our monthly newsletter.
Proudly helping the Busch staff since 2012.
kcurrie@buschares.com
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