Chelsea Middaugh
New Cumberland,PA
Summary
Compassionate Funeral Director Intern with experience in providing support to grieving families and handling all aspects of funeral service operations. Strengths include strong interpersonal skills, ability to handle high-stress situations, and knowledge of industry best practices. Previous work has demonstrated adaptability, professionalism, and a consistent commitment to providing respectful funeral services.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director Intern
Neill Funeral Home Inc.
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
07.2022 - Current
- Interacted with cemetery personnel regarding grave sites, monuments, markers, vaults.
- Prepared obituaries for publication in newspapers and websites.
- Assisted embalmers during preparation of remains for burial and cremation ceremonies.
- Obtained information to complete death certificates or burial permits.
- Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
- Led and directed funeral and graveside services.
- Arranged funerals consistent with each family's heritage and religious beliefs.
- Consulted with clergy members concerning religious aspects of funeral services.
Family Service Counselor
Grandview Memorial Park
Annville, Pennsylvania
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Provided information to families about available grave sites or monuments.
- Assisted customers with purchasing grave sites and arranging memorial services.
- Assisted visitors in finding desired grave sites or monuments within the cemetery.
- Assisted funeral directors during funerals held at the cemetery.
- Coordinated the scheduling of funerals and burials.
- Conducted tours of the grounds for potential buyers.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service & Embalming
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science
Pittsburgh, PA09-2024
Skills
- Embalming techniques
- Funeral service coordination
- Death certificate processing
- Customer service
- Grief support
- Compassionate communication
- Interpersonal relations
- Self motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Organizational skills
- Body transportation
Timeline
Funeral Director Intern
Neill Funeral Home Inc.
07.2022 - Current
Family Service Counselor
Grandview Memorial Park
04.2022 - 07.2022
Associate of Applied Science - Funeral Service & Embalming
Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science