Nancy Weil

Nancy Weil is a leading authority on the relationship between humor and grief and is known for her energetic, entertaining and content-rich programs. After becoming a Certified Laughter Leader in 2002 through the World Laughter Tour, Nancy has taken her passion for this unique craft to businesses and organizations, individuals and groups throughout the state and the country. With a degree in business, Nancy understands her client's needs. She is a member of the Humor and Health Association of Western New York as well as the Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor (AATH). Leading the world's only laughter club held in a cemetery, Nancy knows how to bring the benefits of laughter to any place. As a Certified Funeral Celebrant, Nancy understands how humor can be used to aid the grieving process.

Professional Background:

Nancy is serious about laughter. After receiving her certification as a laughter leader, Nancy made it her mission to let others know of the tremendous benefits of laughter. Today, she is a sought-after lecturer, presenting programs and seminars to a diverse audience.

From working with senior citizens to running a monthly laughter group at Gilda's Club, Nancy enlightens her clients on how laughter and humor can be used to ease suffering and enhance one's life. Nancy works at Mount Calvary Cemetery where she serves as a Funeral Celebrant, is Director of Aftercare as well as a Certified Grief Management Specialist.

Programs offered:

• Laugh for the Health of It

• Caregiver Rescue

• All Stressed Out And No Place To Go

• Humor In Hard Times

• Joyful Jobsite

• Bandages for the Heart

• Laughter is Good for the Soul

• Clients:

  • Association of SIDS and Infant Mortality Programs

  • Association for Applied and Therapeutic Humor

  • Blue Cross & Blue Shield

  • Erie County Medical Center

  • Gilda's Club

  • Independent Health

  • International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association

  • Life Transitions Center

  • Mental Health Association of Erie County

  • New York State Association of Nutrition & Aging Programs

  • Roswell Park Cancer Hospital

  • St. Joseph's Hospital

  • State University of New York at Buffalo

  • The Center for Hospice and Palliative Care

  • The Children's Mental Health Association of WNY, Inc

  • WNY Developmental Disabilities Service Organization