Brian Froman
Wilkinson,Indiana
Summary
Thoughtful in preparation and transport of deceased individuals according to wills and specific family requests. Empathetic facilitator of complex post-mortem processes with family members experiencing tremendous pain. Well-versed navigator of insurance, medical and legal documents to eliminate confusion and simplify paperwork for emotionally incapacitated relatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director's Assistant
Whetsel Funeral Service
07.2023 - Current
- Emotionally comforted mourners and lent perspective during all-encompassing tragedies.
- Positioned corpses in caskets and arranged according to client wishes with exceptional and constant communication.
- Loaded and operated hearses to transport caskets cautiously.
- Navigated and accommodated differing religious and cultural considerations for post-mortem care, conducting culturally responsible ceremonies and preparation practices.
- Acquired burial permits and registered deaths with proper authorities.
- Acted as pallbearer during wake, funeral and burial process.
- Cosmetically enhanced deceased with care and according to specific family requests.
- Prepared obituaries for newspapers and online publications after extensive consultation with family members.
- Embalmed corpses according to Insdian State outlined regulations and family wishes.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
- Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
- Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
- Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
- Discussed pre-arranged funeral options and explained pricing to clients.
- Supported funeral director with all facets of funeral service coordination.
- Greeted funeral guests and coordinated seating.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Transported deceased to funeral home.
- Carried flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
- Processed death certificate and other required paperwork.
- Embalmed, dressed and cosmeticized deceased persons.
- Closed caskets at appropriate point in services.
Funeral Director's Assistant
Liming Family Funeral Home
12.2020 - Current
- Emotionally comforted mourners and lent perspective during all-encompassing tragedies.
- Positioned corpses in caskets and arranged according to client wishes with exceptional and constant communication.
- Loaded and operated hearses to transport caskets cautiously.
- Navigated and accommodated differing religious and cultural considerations for post-mortem care, conducting culturally responsible ceremonies and preparation practices.
- Acquired burial permits and registered deaths with proper authorities.
- Cosmetically enhanced deceased with care and according to specific family requests.
- Prepared obituaries for newspapers and online publications after extensive consultation with family members.
- Acted as pallbearer during wake, funeral and burial process.
- Embalmed corpses according to Indiana State outlined regulations and family wishes.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
- Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
- Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
- Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
- Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
- Greeted funeral guests and coordinated seating.
- Transported deceased to funeral home.
- Provided administrative support to funeral home staff.
- Supported funeral director with all facets of funeral service coordination.
- Carried flowers to hearses or limousines for transportation to places of interment.
- Processed death certificate and other required paperwork.
- Embalmed, dressed and cosmeticized deceased persons.
- Closed caskets at appropriate point in services.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
Jeffersonville, IN12.2023
Skills
- Floral Design
- Mortuary Operations
- Staff Scheduling
- Funeral Planning
Timeline
Funeral Director's Assistant
Whetsel Funeral Service
07.2023 - Current
Funeral Director's Assistant
Liming Family Funeral Home
12.2020 - Current
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service And Mortuary Science
Mid-America College of Funeral Service
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