A Life Celebration by Franklin

A Life Celebration by Franklin Celebrating lives with professional, compassionate funeral services and award-winning expertise since 2003. Let us help you celebrate a life well-lived.

A Life Celebration by Franklin has proudly served families in Austin, Texas, and surrounding communities since 2003. Led by Dr. Barry J.W. “The Shepherd” Franklin, an award-winning CFSP-licensed funeral director, we are dedicated to supporting families through every stage, from pre-planning to personalized life celebrations and grief support. Our mission to be "The Best for Your Greatest" reflects our commitment to providing respectful and affordable services that honor your loved one’s life. We are proudly independently owned and offer a comprehensive range of services tailored to meet your needs, ensuring dignity and reassurance during your grief journey. Contact us today with any questions, or visit our website to learn more about how A Life Celebration by Franklin can help you and your family.

10/31/2025

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10/26/2025

October 2025 Grief Symposium
Topic: Living with Loss: Thriving Beyond Grief
October 26, 2025

View the handout for this session:
* Handout: https://bit.ly/alcbf1025

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Presented by A Life Celebration by Franklin
Instructor: Dr. Tonya Cunningham

Website: https://alcbf.com
Phone: (512) 365-6000

✨ REMINDER ✨ This month’s Grief Symposium will be streamed online TOMORROW with Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc! 💛✨
10/25/2025

✨ REMINDER ✨ This month’s Grief Symposium will be streamed online TOMORROW with Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc! 💛✨

Deacon Clarence Odis Hendricks was born April 3, 1933, in Pflugerville, Texas, to the late Benjamin Hendricks and Carrie...
10/17/2025

Deacon Clarence Odis Hendricks was born April 3, 1933, in Pflugerville, Texas, to the late Benjamin Hendricks and Carrie Jamison Hendricks.

Clarence attended Austin Public Schools. He acknowledged his faith in Christ and was baptized at an early age. He moved to the St. John Community at 10...

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A Loving Farewell ForKenneth Wayne (Pokey) DearySunrise: August 06, 1960 Sunset: August 25, 2025Life ReflectionsKenneth ...
10/17/2025

A Loving Farewell For
Kenneth Wayne (Pokey) Deary

Sunrise: August 06, 1960 Sunset: August 25, 2025

Life Reflections
Kenneth Wayne Deary was born August 06, 1960 to the late Franklin Deary and Bobbie Nell Tasby. He lived in Thorndale Tx. He was the second child of Bobbie Nell Tasby. He received...

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LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE HOMEGOING SERVICE: https://vimeo.com/1129382101His StoryPastor Arthur LaNell Sneed, Sr.If Jes...
10/07/2025

LIVESTREAM LINK FOR THE HOMEGOING SERVICE: https://vimeo.com/1129382101

His Story
Pastor Arthur LaNell Sneed, Sr.
If Jesus goes with me, I'll go anywhere! It may be in the valley, Where countless dangers hide; It may be in the sunshine That I, in peace abide; But this one thing I know—If it...

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Easter Mae was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937 to her parents Sidney Davis and Bertha Davis in New Iberia, Louisia...
10/07/2025

Easter Mae was born on Easter Sunday, March 28, 1937 to her parents Sidney Davis and Bertha Davis in New Iberia, Louisiana. Easter Mae gained her wings on Sept 23, 2025.

She was raised in New Iberia, LA. Where she attended school and worked. She met and married Alfred “Putt” Solomon and to that...

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10/07/2025

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https://www.flipsnack.com/alcbf/james-thomas-jarrettJames “Thomas” Jarrett was born on February 20, 1952, in St. Louis, ...
10/07/2025

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James “Thomas” Jarrett was born on February 20, 1952, in St. Louis, Missouri. He spent his formative years in the St. Louis public school system and graduated from Vashon High School.
During his young adult years, Brother Jarrett developed a...

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Jonathan Mayo Wilder lived a life marked by faith, integrity, fairness, service, and love. He embodied Micah 6:8“What do...
10/01/2025

Jonathan Mayo Wilder lived a life marked by faith, integrity, fairness, service, and love. He
embodied Micah 6:8“What does the Lord require of you but to do justly, to love mercy, and to
walk humbly with your God.” His life was a testimony to these words. He gave generously of
his time,...

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09/28/2025

September 2025 Grief Symposium
Topic: Grief and Change: Rebuilding Your Life
September 28, 2025

View the handout for this session:
* Handout: https://bit.ly/alcbf0925

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Presented by A Life Celebration by Franklin
Instructor: Dr. Tonya Cunningham

Website: https://alcbf.com
Phone: (512) 365-6000

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510 S Main Street
Taylor, TX
76574

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From Our Dream To Your Reality!

If you can dream it, believe it, you can achieve it!!!

That is exactly how A Life Celebration By Franklin was birthed. Since elementary school, the owner, Barry Franklin has always felt a strong connection to the funeral business. Growing in age and experience, from riding bicycles to driving cars, Barry would hold mock funerals burying shoe boxes in the woods to eventually hosting you and your loved ones on a day of celebration and rest.

A Life Celebration By Franklin was created to focus on a life well lived and to acknowledge that with a tailored & unique celebration. We are not just your ordinary funeral or mortuary establishment; just by looking at our name you can see we are so much more than that! It is important to remember that every individual is unique and deserves to be remembered in a unique and respectable way, regardless of a traditional service or cremation disposition.A Life Celebration By Franklin is a place that can uniquely design a service to speak well about your loved one’s life from beginning to the end. ALCBF is dedicated to help you design the best service to fit within your desired budget. Our 15 years of service have been accredited to exceptionally satisfied families spreading the word about us and we plan to continuously expand our services to encompass more of your families needs within the central Texas area.