Brian R. James
Wilmington,OH
Summary
Experienced Funeral Home Manager with a strong focus on regulatory compliance, customer relationship management, and vendor collaboration. Proven ability to coordinate logistics for services while assisting families in planning meaningful memorials.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Funeral Home Manager
Edgington Funeral Homes
Wilmington, OH
2005 - Current
- Managed daily operations of funeral home facilities and services.
- Coordinated Monument Sales and service
- Coordinated logistics for funeral ceremonies and memorial services, embalming and transports.
- Oversaw maintenance and cleanliness of funeral home premises.
- Assisted families with planning and organizing funeral arrangements.
- Developed schedules for staff to ensure adequate coverage during services.
- Collaborated with vendors to secure necessary supplies for services.
- Trained new staff on operational procedures and customer service standards.
- Ensured compliance with state licensing standards as well as federal regulatory requirements.
- Interacted with outside vendors providing goods or services related to the facility's operation.
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Tobias Funeral Home
Dayton, OH
2001 - 2005
- Coordinated funeral services and ensured compliance with legal requirements.
- Prepared deceased individuals for viewing and burial according to family wishes.
- Assisted families in selecting caskets, urns, and memorial items.
- Collaborated with clergy and other professionals for service arrangements.
- Educated families on the funeral process and available options.
- Led and directed funeral and graveside services.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain licensure requirements.
- Supervised staff on duty during viewings, funerals or memorial services.
- Met with client families to discuss service options and pricing plans.
- Consulted with families of deceased to make funeral arrangements.
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Baker-Hazel Funeral Home
Dayton, OH
1991 - 2001
- Prepared deceased individuals for viewing and burial according to family wishes.
- Coordinated funeral services and ensured compliance with legal requirements.
- Assisted families in selecting caskets, urns, and memorial items.
- Managed logistics for transportation of remains and equipment.
- Maintained meticulous records of all funeral services provided.
- Organized funeral services and memorials, including arranging for clergy, pallbearers, flowers, music and other necessary items.
- Maintained records of all contracts, payments and services provided.
- Led and directed funeral and graveside services.
- Participated in continuing education courses to maintain licensure requirements.
- Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
- Prepared legal documents such as death certificates and permits for burial or cremation.
- Prepared bodies for viewing and burial with care and dignity.
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Lehman Funeral Home
Celina, OH
1980 - 1991
- Conducted embalming procedures to preserve and restore the appearance of the deceased.
- Provided compassionate customer service to grieving families in sensitive situations.
- Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
- Prepared obituaries for publication in local newspapers.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH05-1986
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science
Cincinnati, OH03-1986
Skills
- Funeral service coordination
- Embalming techniques
- Mortuary management
- Memorial planning
- Customer relationship management
- Vendor collaboration
Certification
Lifetime Certified Funeral Service Practitioner
Timeline
Funeral Home Manager
Edgington Funeral Homes
2005 - Current
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Tobias Funeral Home
2001 - 2005
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Baker-Hazel Funeral Home
1991 - 2001
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Lehman Funeral Home
1980 - 1991
Bachelor of Science - Mortuary Science
Xavier University
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science