Our Staff

Jeff Edwards

Owner, Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer

Jeff is a 2002 Graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Upon graduation, he began his journey into his second career and first love which is funeral service and helping people.  Prior to beginning his career in funeral service, Jeff was an I.S. Operations Manager and presently is still a Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE).

He is a pioneer in the funeral industry being the first Funeral Director in the United States to perform the disposition method of Alkaline Hydrolysis on a human being. Jeff is passionate about the Alkaline Hydrolysis disposition method and enjoys traveling and speaking nationwide to Funeral Directors on a professional level. He has also worked closely with numerous Funeral Directors throughout the United States in the installation and implementation of the alkaline hydrolysis technology. This method of disposition is also referred to as Aquamation.

Jeff was also the managing funeral director at the late Crosby Funeral Home from 2004-2006. He is a former Worthy Vice-President of the Southside Eagles Lodge #2244. Jeff spends much of his time educating families about Burial, Cremation and Alkaline Hydrolysis service choices, as well as, dedicating himself to providing extraordinary service at the most affordable prices in the State of Ohio. It is his passion to bring affordable funeral service options to all of central Ohio. He believes that at a funeral, you should pay your respects and not your life savings. Jeff is a Notary Public in the State of Ohio. Jeff is Certified by C.A.N.A. (Cremation Association of North America) as a Crematory Owner/Operator.

Telephone: 1-614-444-3200

Chris Lawson

Managing Funeral Director - Columbus

Chris is the Managing Funeral Director of the Parsons Ave German Village Chapel.  Chris is a 2005 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science where he serves as an adjunct embalming instructor. He also holds a Bachelor's Degree in Business from Southern New Hampshire University.   

Chris is licensed to practice in Ohio and Kentucky.  He is also a certified crematory operator through Matthews International as well as a certified medico-legal death investigator.   

Chris proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard and U.S. Army and is a veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom.  Chris is an Honorable Kentucky Colonel and Master Mason.  He has been married to his wife, Traci for almost 15 years.  Chris and Traci have three children, Tyler, age 13, Kylee, age 10, and Mylah, age 15 months.

Chris enjoys serving families and takes great pride in making a difficult time a little bit easier.  

Telephone: 1-614-444-3200

Kelly Cunningham

Managing Funeral Director - Marion

Kelly is the Managing Funeral Director of the Marion Chapel. She graduated Cum Laude in 2016 with a bachelors degree at Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Upon graduation, she started serving her apprenticeship at Edwards Funeral Service under Mr. Edwards. Kelly has her Certified Crematory Operator Certificate from the National Funeral Directors Association and is a Certified Funeral Celebrant by the In-Sight Institute. She completed her apprenticeship and passed her exams on the first try in 2017 and is excited to continue her career as the funeral director/embalmer at our Marion Ohio location.

Telephone: 1-740-387-1188

Lisa Coss

Office Manager

Lisa Coss (Edwards) is a devoted family member to her family business, where she has been serving as a Concierge. She is the "Behind-the-scenes" expert on what paperwork I's must be dotted and when the T's should be crossed.  Lisa is a Licensed Notary Public in the State of Ohio. 

Lisa was born and raised in Columbus, Ohio, daughter of Jeffery and Treasa Edwards. She is enjoying her life as a loving and caring wife to her husband Kasy and a mother to their little boys Wayne and Xander.  She is a 2010 Alumnus of Hamilton Township High School and Eastland Career Center where she studied Legal/Medical Office Administration. 

Telephone: 1-614-444-3200

Louis Giamarco

Crematory Manager

Louis Joined Edwards Funeral Service in Early 2007 and has served in numerous roles. Louis is a native of the South Side of Columbus having attended South High School. Louis is Certified by C.A.N.A. (Cremation Association of North America) as a Crematory Operator and licensed by the State of Ohio as a Crematory Operator.

Telephone: 1-614-444-3200