Press Release

PERTH AMBOY – “Violence affects everyone immediately following an incident and long afterwards. Families, friends and communities bear the loss and grief long after the headlines and when names are no longer remembered,” stated Bishop Donald Hilliard, Jr., author of the book “Stop The Funeral” and founder of the annual “Stop the Funeral Weekend” scheduled for Friday and Saturday, June 17 and 18, 2016.

Stop The Funeral Weekend is an outreach to the community, corporate world, families and individuals to form effective partnerships that will create ways to stop violence and the many senseless funerals occurring daily.  An important aspect of the weekend is to engage and inspire youth and young adults to become involved in the Stop The Funeral movement.

Friday, June 17, 7 p.m., Night of the Arts – 205 Smith Street, Perth Amboy, NJ 08861. It’s an evening of musical talent, featuring Leah Joy, Darren Deac, Altarik Winstead, Nucci Reyo, Miilkbone & Left Gunnz, Leah Jenea and Derrick Smith.

Saturday, June 18, 2 p.m., Panel Discussion – The Hilton Garden Inn, 50 Raritan Center Pkwy, Edison, NJ 08837; Stop the Funeral: “Past, Present and Future – Where Do We Go From Here”

The weekend is open to the public and  free to attend but registration is necessary.

Bishop Hilliard wrote the book “Stop The Funeral:  Reaching A Generation Determined to Kill Itself” in 2000, and re-published it in 2013 to reach clergy, community leaders, families, and individuals facing the challenges of violence and other life-damaging behaviors.

Sponsorships, contributions, and other support for this much needed venture are welcome. To register and to receive additional information, please contact Tiffany Barker at stopthefuneralweekend@gmail.com