Suzanne Bort Gray
    Certified Funeral Celebrant and Visual Artist
                   suzannegray@gmail.com


For the past decade, I have given eulogies for family and friends and recently completed Funeral Celebrant training.  Certified celebrants are trained  in all aspects of end of life tributes and ceremonies.  In addition to creating inspirational eulogies and keepsake art, I am also available to take sensitive photos during or after the funeral ceremony.

I have thirty years of experience as a visual artist and educator.  My art has been shown on the Today Show and Good Morning America and has received awards at many local, regional, and national venues. Oil paints and digital imagery are my media of choice.    The melding of my visual and literary skills creates truly personal and unique final tributes.

Part of my life mission is to work with children in impoverished regions.  Currently I am involved in a cross cultural Hands Around the World project which, when completed, will have involved people world-wide.


Education and Experience:

BFA painting, Youngstown State University, Youngstown, Ohio
Certified Funeral Celebrant, In-Sight Institute, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma

Curriculum Facilitator, Austintown Public Schools, Austintown, Ohio
Art Instructor
, YMCA, Boardman, Ohio 
Volunteer, Campus Ministries, YSU, Youngstown, Ohio
Organizer, Art for Aid, tsunami relief effort
International Coordinator, Global Art Project for Peace
                                                       

                              Link to other Suzanne Gray websites




mexico
   Mexican pueblo  2003


russia
 Russian orphanage 2005
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