Ralph Buckner

Ralph passed away in December 2018. Ralph was a resident of Tennessee at the time of passing. Press Release The Funeral Service Foundation (FSF) is honored to announce a major gift from Ralph and Chari Buckner, of the Ralph Buckner Foundation and Ralph Buckner Funeral Homes of Cleveland, Tennessee. "Ralph Buckner's continued major support of the Foundation demonstrates his commitment to helping move the funeral service profession forward while honoring Shipley's memory," FSF Chair Shaun Myers said. "Thanks to his ongoing generosity and leadership, we will be able to continue to support groundbreaking research and other grant opportunities that benefit funeral service." The gift was presented to the foundation by Ralph and Chari Buckner, at the Opening Ceremony, held during the 2011 NFDA/CANA International Convention & Expo in Chicago, Illinois. "We gave to the Foundation in Shipley's honor because we believe so strongly in what funeral service does," Buckner said. 423-472-1152 Ralph Buckner Foundation The Ralph Buckner Foundation was established to improve education by providing scholarships to students and donations to charitable organizations.