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.
04/26/2026
April 2026 Grief Symposium
Topic: Grief in Real Time: Surviving, Processing, and Rebuilding After a Death Loss
April 26, 2026
Our April Grief Symposium, led by Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc, will be online only this Sunday, April 26 (no in-person session this month).
Learn more at alcbf.com/grief.
Grief Symposium | A Life Celebration by Franklin - Taylor, TX
04/17/2026
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04/15/2026
Life’s Journey
Annie Louise Spence Jones was born on September 7, 1939 to the late Roy and Clara Hardin Spence.
At an early age Annie accepted Christ and was Baptist at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under S.A Davis. She continued her followship at Mt. Zion Baptist Church under Rev. G.V. Clark, where...
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04/14/2026
Marilyn Diane Thomas-Barnes was born on October 15, 1961, in Austin, Texas, to Eddie Lee Thomas and Dorothy King-Thomas. From an early age, she professed her faith in Christ and lived a life grounded in devotion, service, and love.
She was a longtime and faithful member of Mt. Sinai Baptist...
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04/10/2026
Ella R. Harris Patterson was born on April 30, 1960, the daughter of the late Freddy Harris Sr. and Gracie M. Burns, both of Manor. Ella was not your typical child, she always moved to the beat of her own drum, and if you knew her, you know this to be true. In 1983, against all odds, after...
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04/09/2026
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04/01/2026
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Brian Williams, age 51, who left us on March 28, 2026. Born on March 31, 1974, in Snyder, Texas, Brian was the beloved son of Ellen Williams and the late Marcel Cloud.
A proud graduate of L.B.J. High School in Austin, Texas, Brian dedicated...
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03/31/2026
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03/31/2026
And God shall wipe away all tears from their eye; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away. - Revelation 21:4 KJV
Edwin La’Ron Rowe (Ron) was born January 26, 1974, in Austin, Texas to Jeffery...
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03/22/2026
We’re streaming today’s Grief Symposium live on Facebook only. The full recording will be available on YouTube tomorrow. Thank you for your understanding.
03/20/2026
Our March Grief Symposium is THIS SUNDAY, March 22, at 3:30 pm.
Join us IN PERSON or via livestream for a meaningful and supportive session led by Dr. Tonya Cunningham Grief Doc
📍 ALCBF Event Venue @ A Life Celebration by Franklin - Austin, located at 16912 N. IH 35, Austin, TX 78728
Learn more or access the livestream: alcbf.com/grief
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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.
Call, email, or contact us today to learn more about our 5P’s plan for your loved one’s service: Pre-Planning Prevents Poor Performance!