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Brittany Stallings

Oklahoma City,OK

Summary

Knowledgeable Funeral Director/Embalmer accomplished in planning and executing professional services. Understand the needs of loved ones, different types of service plans, and government-mandated documentation. Helps families say goodbye with dignity and support and is also profiecent at applying autopsy and anatomy knowledge to suitably prepare remains for viewings and services. Accustomed to supporting funeral home staff and funeral attendees throughout all facets of preparations and services.


Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Embalmer

Oklahoma Mortuary Service
02.2024 - Current
  • Conform to laws of health and sanitation and ensure that legal requirements concerning embalming are met
  • Perform special procedures necessary for remains that are to be transported to other states or overseas, or where death was caused by infectious disease
  • Document procedures and chemicals to be used.
  • Ensured legal compliance by accurately completing required documentation for each case.
  • Maintained a sanitary work environment by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.
  • Maintained a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to the embalming process, ensuring compliance at all times.
  • Collaborated with funeral directors to provide seamless service from embalming to burial or cremation.
  • Minimized risk of workplace injuries through consistent adherence to OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
  • Improved overall aesthetics of deceased individuals through meticulous attention to detail during the restoration process.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining open communication with colleagues and management.
  • Increased team efficiency by training junior staff members in proper embalming techniques and procedures.
  • Completed incisions to withdraw blood and waste and inserted embalming fluid with pump.
  • Established trust and rapport with colleagues across various departments by demonstrating exceptional teamwork and collaboration during challenging cases.
  • Adhered to health and sanitation laws for all embalming processes.
  • Achieved optimal preservation results through precise injection of appropriate chemical mixtures based on individual cases.
  • Sutured incisions with meticulous precision and attention to detail.
  • Utilized embalming techniques to restore deceased bodies to suitable conditions for viewing.
  • Coordinated body preparation and preservation.

Embalmer

Fallon Mortuary
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • Conform to laws of health and sanitation and ensure that legal requirements concerning embalming are met
  • Perform special procedures necessary for remains that are to be transported to other states or overseas, or where death was caused by infectious disease
  • Document procedures and chemicals to be used.
  • Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
  • Ensured legal compliance by accurately completing required documentation for each case.
  • Maintained a sanitary work environment by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.
  • Collaborated with funeral directors to provide seamless service from embalming to burial or cremation.
  • Minimized risk of workplace injuries through consistent adherence to OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous materials.
  • Improved overall aesthetics of deceased individuals through meticulous attention to detail during the restoration process.
  • Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining open communication with colleagues and management.
  • Increased team efficiency by training junior staff members in proper embalming techniques and procedures.
  • Completed incisions to withdraw blood and waste and inserted embalming fluid with pump.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing compassionate and professional embalming services.
  • Established trust and rapport with colleagues across various departments by demonstrating exceptional teamwork and collaboration during challenging cases.
  • Adhered to health and sanitation laws for all embalming processes.
  • Achieved optimal preservation results through precise injection of appropriate chemical mixtures based on individual cases.
  • Sutured incisions with meticulous precision and attention to detail.
  • Utilized embalming techniques to restore deceased bodies to suitable conditions for viewing.
  • Coordinated body preparation and preservation.

Funeral Director/Embalmer

House of Winn
04.2022 - 08.2022
  • Consulted with the families of the deceased regarding the final arrangements of the deceased, the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains, funeral costs and prepared obituaries
  • Answered death calls and arranged for the transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home
  • Assisted families in working with Insurance companies to receive death benefits
  • Prepared legal documents and death certificates, as well as discussed and negotiated pre-arranged funerals with clients
  • Embalmed, dressed, casketed and applied final cosmetic in preparation for visitations or family viewing.

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Howard-Harris Funeral Services
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Consulted with the families of the deceased regarding the final arrangements of the deceased, the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains, funeral costs and prepared obituaries
  • Answered death calls and arranged for the transfer of the deceased from the place of death to the funeral home
  • Assisted families in working with Insurance companies to receive death benefits
  • Prepared legal documents and death certificates, as well as discussed and negotiated pre-arranged funerals with clients
  • Embalmed, dressed, casketed and applied final cosmetic in preparation for visitations or family viewing.
  • Established trust among clients by consistently delivering exceptional service while maintaining sensitivity towards their needs.
  • Maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
  • Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
  • Served diverse clientele by offering a range of culturally and religiously appropriate services.
  • Discussed pre-arranged funeral options and explained pricing to clients.
  • Increased customer retention, skillfully addressing concerns and resolving conflicts.
  • Upheld legal compliance with local regulations regarding burials, cremations, and embalming practices.
  • Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing compassionate and personalized funeral services.
  • Managed financial transactions and record-keeping with accuracy and confidentiality.
  • Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
  • Streamlined operations with effective communication between staff, clients, and vendors.
  • Arranged transportation between sites for remains, mourners, pallbearers and members of clergy.
  • Organized staff schedules to ensure adequate coverage during peak hours or high-volume periods.
  • Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
  • Coordinated transportation logistics for timely arrival of deceased to final resting place.
  • Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
  • Dressed bodies and placed in caskets.
  • Provided exceptional customer service to grieving families, addressing questions and concerns with sensitivity and professionalism.
  • Adhered to health and sanitation laws for all embalming processes.

Account Expert

T-Mobile Call Center
11.2020 - 05.2021
  • Manage customer calls effectively and efficiently in complex, fast-paced and challenging call center environment
  • Assist customers in billing, account changes, troubleshooting issues, new product information and complaints using multiple systems
  • Promptly record thorough notes on actions taken for every call
  • Set follow up calls with customers
  • Troubleshoot applications and devices.

Personal Care Assistant

Oakwood Springs
07.2020 - 05.2021
  • Support the therapeutic milieu under the direction of the RN
  • Supervise and maintain patient safety
  • Safeguard the dignity and respect of our patients and guests
  • Chart patient behaviors through the day
  • Ensure schedule and program is delivered consistently.

Apprentice

Matthews Funeral Home
12.2017 - 05.2020
  • Assist with funeral services
  • Assist in family visitations, embalmings, answering business telephones filing paperwork
  • Receive payments for funeral service
  • Set appointments for families to come in for prearrangements
  • Performed removals from homes, hospitals and nursing facilities.
  • Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
  • Demonstrated eagerness to learn by asking questions and seeking clarification when necessary.
  • Enhanced practical skills by assisting experienced professionals in various tasks.
  • Adhered to company policies, procedures, and safety guidelines during daily work activities.
  • Learned proper and safe use and maintenance of power tools, hand tools and safety equipment.
  • Learned wide range of simple and complex techniques from on-the-job training.
  • Honed strong communication, problem-solving and organizational skills while completing tasks and working with team.
  • Received constructive feedback from mentors, leading to improved performance and increased knowledge.
  • Completed assigned tasks efficiently and accurately, contributing to overall project success.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

University of Central Oklahoma
05.2020

Okmulgee High School
05.2014

Skills

  • Telecommunication skills
  • Funeral planning
  • Multi-tasking
  • Detail-oriented
  • Organized
  • Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
  • Adobe Acrobat
  • Customer service
  • Dressing and casketing
  • Embalming
  • Leadership skills
  • Funeral service coordination
  • Remains preparation
  • Body preparation
  • Chemical Handling
  • Cultural Sensitivity
  • Funeral service support
  • Casketing remains
  • Customer Service
  • Compassionate communication
  • Empathetic

Accomplishments

  • Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer in the state of Oklahoma
  • Licensed Life Insurance Agent in the state of Oklahoma and Texas

References

Reference upon request

Timeline

Embalmer

Oklahoma Mortuary Service
02.2024 - Current

Embalmer

Fallon Mortuary
08.2022 - 10.2023

Funeral Director/Embalmer

House of Winn
04.2022 - 08.2022

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Howard-Harris Funeral Services
09.2021 - 04.2022

Account Expert

T-Mobile Call Center
11.2020 - 05.2021

Personal Care Assistant

Oakwood Springs
07.2020 - 05.2021

Apprentice

Matthews Funeral Home
12.2017 - 05.2020

Bachelor of Science -

University of Central Oklahoma

Okmulgee High School

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