Alysha Bouldin
Madison,United States
Summary
Focused Embalmer skilled in anatomy and remains preparation illustrated many years of experience in related roles. Well-versed in providing support to funeral home staff and coroners to ensure safe and efficient transport and preparation of remains. Compassionate professional dedicated to helping families celebrate lives of loved ones and find closure through high-quality and individualized funeral services. Areas of specialty include bereavement counseling and arranging funeral details.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Embalmer
People's Funeral Home
Canton, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Assisted with embalming processes, including arterial injection and cavity treatment.
- Prepared deceased for viewing or cremation by dressing, cosmetizing and positioning the body.
- Cleansed and disinfected all equipment used in preparation of remains.
- Maintained records related to embalming activities as required by law and company policy.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations during embalming processes.
- Provided support to funeral directors in any way necessary before, during, and after services.
- Transported human remains from place of death to mortuary or other designated location.
- Performed post-embalmment tasks such as cosmetic restorative work and hairdressing.
- Used specialized tools to position facial features, insert eye caps, sew incisions closed.
- Assembled caskets according to customer specifications.
- Worked with families on final disposition plans for their loved ones' remains.
- Liaised with medical examiners' offices regarding release of bodies for transport or burial and cremation.
- Applied knowledge of anatomy when positioning remains for preparation purposes.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving deceased individuals.
- Examined paperwork associated with each case prior to performing any procedures.
- Documented customer requests with care.
- Arranged obituary notice wording, death certificates and contracts.
Funeral Director
Ridge Funeral Home
Chicago, IL
01.2022 - 06.2024
- Provided bereavement counseling to families and friends of the deceased.
- Assisted in pre-arranging funerals with clients.
- Organized funeral services and memorials, including arranging for clergy, pallbearers, flowers, music and other necessary items.
- Prepared obituaries for publication in local newspapers.
- Maintained records of all contracts, payments and services provided.
- Advised families on applicable laws regarding disposition of human remains.
- Arranged transportation of body from place of death to funeral home.
- Managed ordering and inventorying of caskets, urns and other related merchandise.
- Performed administrative duties such as answering phones, filing paperwork and completing forms.
- Met with client families to discuss service options and pricing plans.
- Supervised staff on duty during viewings, funerals or memorial services.
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
- Scheduled funeral services, coordinated burials and arranged cremations.
- Offered counsel, comfort and support to loved ones during difficult times.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Houston, TX06-2025
Skills
- Chemical Handling
- Grief counseling
- Embalming techniques
- Remains preparation
- Funeral service assistance
- Funeral home equipment management
- Time management abilities
- Decision-Making
- Self Motivation
- Professionalism
- Problem-solving abilities
- Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication
- Professional Demeanor
Timeline
Apprentice Embalmer
People's Funeral Home
06.2024 - Current
Funeral Director
Ridge Funeral Home
01.2022 - 06.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
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