Casaundra Young
Dorchester Funeral Home
Reidsville,GA
15
years of professional experience
Compassionate Funeral Director with over 14 years of experience delivering professional support to grieving families. Committed to maintaining regulatory compliance and fostering trust through effective collaboration. Skilled in crisis management and building strong interpersonal relationships to ensure dignified service.
Work History
Junior Funeral Director
3 Years 9 Months- Operate in compliance according to the FTC and GA governing boards.
- Manage the office in the absence of FDFCC
- Arrange for transfer to the funeral home, and ship-out
- Collaborate with families to create personalized funeral or memorial services, reflecting the individual's life and values.
- Assist family with preparing pre-planned services
- Deliver compassionate emotional support to grieving families during difficult times.
- Annotate and verify information for death certificates or insurance
- Oversee accuracy of applications, permits, and written requests completed by the office assistants.
- Display the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members during a tumultuous service.
- Assist in the dressing, casketing, cosmeticizing the decedent for a viewing or service.
- Provide prep room support such as aspiration, hypodermic treatment, raising of vessels, and suturing
- Facilitated community education through participation in public forums on pre-need benefits and service offerings.
Funeral Director In Full and Continuous Charge
2 Months- Oversaw compliance with legal regulations and ethical standards in all operational aspects.
- Liaison between the medical facility, county coroner, clergy, and police department to ensure a respectful and dignified experience for the family.
- Verified, input, filed, and secured death certificates for the family.
- Processed insurance assignments and completed all supporting documentation
- Ensured proper maintenance and cleanliness of the establishment interior and exterior to foster a welcoming environment.
- Managed preparation of deceased individuals, including embalming and restorative techniques.
- Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
Funeral Service Apprentice
8 Years 5 Months- Facilitated coordination of funeral services, memorials, and cremations, ensuring meticulous attention to family expectations.
- Supported families during arrangements, demonstrating empathy and professionalism.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of facilities to provide a welcoming environment.
- Coordinated timely and respectful transportation for families attending funeral or memorial services.
- Performed embalming of human remains for preservation and restoration, to produce a positive image for mourning.
Education
High School Diploma
Associate of Applied Science - Respiratory Care
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service Education
Skills
Operate in the gift of helps and hospitality
Compassionate communication
Funeral service ethics
Strategic thinker
Integrity
Continuous professional development
Emotional resilience
Enthusiastic about learning
Welcoming attitude
Approachable
Optimistic mindset
Conflict resolution
Accomplishments
United States Army 2yrs
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
National Honor Society
National Leadership Society
John Maxwell Certified
Affiliations
Act Of Love LLC
Connection Point Church
Interests
I like to travel and see new places. I am a foodie. I enjoy active and low key activities. I love people. I have a heart to help women and children most.
Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society
Given for having a cumulative 3.5 GPA or higher at Augusta Techinical College
Timeline
Junior Funeral Director
Dorchester Funeral Home
11.2022 - CurrentRead More
Funeral Director In Full and Continuous Charge
People's Community Funeral Home
03.2021 - 05.2021Read More
Funeral Service Apprentice
Whitaker Funeral Home
01.2012 - 06.2020Read More
Reidsville High School
High School Diploma
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Augusta Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Respiratory Care
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Ogeechee Technical College
Associate of Applied Science from Funeral Service Education
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