Caitlin Clawson
Lutz,FL
Summary
Compassionate and detail-oriented mortician with extensive experience in preparing decedents. Expertise in collaborating with family members to honor last wishes and create meaningful memorial experiences. Recognized for a thorough approach that ensures every aspect of the process is handled with dignity and respect. Committed to delivering exceptional service during life's most challenging moments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Funeral Director/Embalming Intern
Southern Funeral Care
Riverview, FL
03.2025 - Current
- Assists funeral directors with arrangement conferences and preparation of service contracts
- Performs embalming procedures and restorative cosmetic application
- Coordinates airline shipping for out-of-state decedent transfers
- On-call rotation assignment and assists with administrative funeral home operations
- Keeps inventory of prep room stocked and organized
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
Trinity, FL
03.2024 - 03.2025
- Processed pre-need and at-need funeral and cemetery contracts
- Maintained burial records, marker orders and interment documentation
- Assisted families with cemetery and service-related questions
Autopsy Technician
Private Autopsies LLC
Tampa, FL
04.2023 - 12.2023
- Performed suturing of abdominal and cranial incisions following examination.
- Documented anatomical findings through photography and obtained specimen samples for further study.
Funeral Directing/Embalming Intern
Tampa Care Center
Temple Terrace, FL
03.2016 - 05.2022
- Performed decedent transport from preparation facility to assigned funeral homes, crematory and airport.
- Conducted embalming procedures including complex autopsy, trauma and decomposition cases.
- Applied restorative art techniques to ensure dignified viewing presentation
- Trained new interns on center protocols and operational procedures.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Sciences
St Petersburg College
St. Petersburg, FL12-2021
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts Major
Hillsborough Community College
01-2013
Diploma -
Bloomingdale High School
05-2010
Skills
- Assisted in 100 embalmings
- Advanced restorative art and restoration techniques
- Proficient in reconstructive techniques for organ donation
- Skilled in modern embalming practices
- Compassionate listener
- Analytical problem-solver
Certification
Certified in Crematory Operations, CANA, 01/01/17
Timeline
Funeral Director/Embalming Intern
Southern Funeral Care
03.2025 - Current
Administrative Assistant
Trinity Memorial Gardens and Funeral Home
03.2024 - 03.2025
Autopsy Technician
Private Autopsies LLC
04.2023 - 12.2023
Funeral Directing/Embalming Intern
Tampa Care Center
03.2016 - 05.2022
Associates of Arts - Liberal Arts Major
Hillsborough Community College
Diploma -
Bloomingdale High School
Associate of Science - Mortuary Sciences
St Petersburg College