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Celebration of a Lifetime
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Ruthann Brown Disotell, Tribute Specialist
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Licensed Funeral Director,Certified
Funeral Service Practitioner,
Certified Pre-Need Counselor, Certified Airbrush Cosmetic Artist,
Certified Celebrant,
Officiant and Minister
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'Honoring the Legacy, by Sharing the
Story'
“Each one should use whatever gift he has received
to serve others,
faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.”
1 Peter 4:10 (NIV)
Ruthann is a tribute specialist with
her roots in funeral service. The daughter of a funeral director, she became licensed, herself, in 1977. She worked in the family business,
designed and built her own funeral home and did start-ups for other businesses, but found greatest satisfaction companioning
the grieving family.
It is important for a funeral director to
be concerned over technical matters, such as certifications, regulations, scheduling and protocols, but Ruthann's
true passion is to know who she is caring for. 'Tell me what happened.'
After years of listening to funerals
that could be anyone's, she began telling the stories held in the hearts of those present; feeding the memories
that are so dear, grinning at the quirks and tickles of each person's life.
'I have had the privilege
to meet so many wonderful people just hours after it was too late to greet them. What an honor it is for me to
share their story on behalf of their family, for the benefit of all who cherished them, by offering a...
Celebration of a Lifetime
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| 1975 Graduation- Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science |
I started my college studies in Art,
with an Education minor, believing I would become a teacher who could help kids learn to draw a face. I felt the pulling in
my heart to a career in funeral service and switched gears, believing that my portrait studies would be useful
in restorations. Restoring people to a healthy appearance brought families such comfort and, to me, great personal satisfaction.
I continued my studies in restorations and studied airbrush cosmetics with Dina Ousley, a renowned Hollywood make-up artist.
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| Certified Funeral Service Practitioner |
I believe that growth
is essential in our lives; especially our work. There are always new challenges and new methods to meet the needs of an ever-changing
world. That is why I am a member of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice. Membership requires high continuing
education standards to encourage excellence in funeral service professionals. My choice of study centers around the grieving
family and creating meaningful funeral and memorial services to comfort them and honor their loved ones.
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| Celebrant Graduation- Princeton, NJ |
Doug Manning and Glenda Stansbury, of
In-Sight Institute, discovered a Celebrant movement in New Zealand where funeral services were being created around
the life and personality of the deceased, rather than a formatted liturgical venue. They were inspired to bring this celebration
to light in this country, so there would be opportunity for American families to find comfort in honoring all that is
good in a person and value the life shared with us. Currently, the movement toward this kind of service
is gaining momentum in the Northwest US and has traveled down the West Coast. Although it is still quite new to the East Coast,
those who have had the chance to experience it are amazed at how personal it is. It truly transports your last thought from
death, to life, by honoring the legacy of the life that touched so many hearts.
Doug and Glenda have trained thousands
of Celebrants here and overseas. I am blessed to have such excellent mentors.
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| Glenda Stansbury, Ruthann Disotell, Doug Manning |
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