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.
01/26/2026
Cecil Lynn Dukes
Cecil Lynn Dukes was born September 15, 1949, in Huntsville, Texas, to Cecil Lee Dukes and Mildred Lavern Cregg Dukes. He passed from this life October 30, 2025, in Round Rock Texas, having reached the age of 76 years.
Lynn graduated from Texas A&M University in 1971 with a...
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01/26/2026
01/25/2026
January 2026 Grief Symposium
Topic: Understanding Grief: A Shared Yet Personal Experience
January 25, 2026
✨ REMINDER! ✨ Our first grief symposium of 2026 will be streaming live THIS SUNDAY! Learn more at alcbf.com/grief.
01/22/2026
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01/15/2026
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01/14/2026
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01/14/2026
Jason Isaiah Conner was born on May 29, 1997, at 11:59 to Natasha Phelyse Womack-Conner and Jason Lamonte Conner.
Jason accepted Christ as his personal savior at an early age. He was active in the Diakonos Ministry youth ushers under the leadership of Pastor Alvin J. Quinton.
Jason attended...
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01/14/2026
Ella Jo Henderson was born on November 11, 1932, in Lockhart, Texas, to Ennis and Nettie Spence.
She attended Carver Elementary School and Carver High School and later completed a college course in typing to expand her opportunities.
Ella Jo took great pride in her appearance and always...
Gwenevere Lenora Caldwell passed away on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at the age of 70. She was born on March 22, 1955, in Austin, Texas, and was the daughter of Billy C. Owens and Dorothy Walker Owens, who preceded her...
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01/09/2026
Regina Yvonne Cyphers was born on August 9, 1956, to Calvin and Lurline Webb in Austin, Texas. She peacefully departed this life on December 8, 2025.
Regina received her early education in the Austin Independent School District, attending Kealing Middle School and later graduating from Anderson...
The Life She Lived
Mary Linda Darden, affectionately known as Linda, was born in Bartlett, Texas, to Superintendent Leroy Darden and Ardella Darden. She was raised alongside nine siblings and attended the old L.C. Anderson High School in East...
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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!