Our Staff

Sujoy Ghosh

Managing Funeral Director/Embalmer

Sujoy graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with an Associates in Mortuary Science in 2018. He passed the Natonal Boards on the first try, and has recently passed his Ohio Board. He received his Bachelors from The Ohio State University in 1979 in Zoology. Prior to changing careers, Sujoy spent 30 plus years in the pharmaceutical industry as a sales rep, a sales manager, and a sales trainer. During his tenure in the pharma industry, he won many awards as top salesperson, as well as creating new training programs for various companies.

He has two daughters, two son-in-laws, and five grandchildren. At home he shares his space with two dogs - both mutts. You will see him daily walking his dogs in the village of his residence. He also enjoys riding his motorcycle, when time and weather cooperate.

Serving others in their time of need is of greatest importance to him.

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Jeff Edwards

Founder, Emeritus, 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

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Kelly Hoening

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

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Cassidy Holland

Funeral Director & Embalmer

Cassidy served her Funeral Director and Embalming Apprenticeship at Edwards Funeral Service. After working in home health care during her undergraduate studies, she found that her true calling was serving bereaved families. Therefore, after earning her Bachelor's Degree of Speech and Hearing Science from The Ohio State University, she attended the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. In addition to an Associate's Degree of Mortuary Science, Cassidy has her Certified Crematory Operator Certificate from the National Funeral Directors Association.

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Louis Giamarco

Facilities Maintenance

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

David Haines

Crematory Manager

David has 29 years of experience in all aspects of Funeral Service and manages the Crematory Care Facility for Edwards Funeral Service in addition to meeting families at both our Columbus and Marion, Ohio locations.