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Work History
Education
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CRAIG MICHAEL TWIGG

Guthrie Center,IA
CRAIG MICHAEL TWIGG

Summary

Compassionate Funeral Director with 20+ years of experience guiding families through end-of-life services. Skilled in embalming, grief support, and coordinating personalized memorial services while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism and regulatory compliance.

Overview

19
years of professional experience
1
Certificate

Work History

Twigg Funeral Home
12-1900

Co-Owner / Manager / Funeral Director / Embalmer
08.2010 - Current

Job overview

  • Meet with 70+ families annually to arrange and conduct funeral services
  • Coordinate personalized memorial services tailored to each family
  • Perform embalming and preparation of remains
  • Ensure compliance with all state and federal regulations
  • Supervise staff of 5 and manage daily funeral home operations
  • Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer
  • Managed daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and high-quality service delivery.

Allen Brothers Mortuary
Vista, CA

Funeral Director/Embalmer
08.2008 - 08.2010

Job overview

  • Coordinated funeral services, ensuring compliance with legal and ethical standards.
  • Prepared deceased for viewing, utilizing appropriate embalming techniques and restorative practices.
  • Assisted families in selecting memorial products, providing compassionate guidance during difficult times.
  • Maintained facility cleanliness, ensuring a welcoming environment for grieving families.

Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home
Dallas, Texas

Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer
01.2007 - 07.2008

Job overview

  • Served over 300 families annually with funeral arrangements
  • Conducted embalming and restorative preparation procedures
  • Provided compassionate support and guidance to grieving families
  • Coordinated funeral services, ensuring adherence to family requests and cultural traditions.
  • Managed logistics for transportation of remains, securing necessary permits and documentation.

Education

San Antonio College
San Antonio, TX

Associate Degree from Mortuary Science
11-2007

Huron University
Huron, SD

Bachelor’s Degree from General Studies
12-1996

Skills

  • Business Operations Management
  • Funeral Service Planning
  • Embalming & Restorative Art
  • Grief Counseling & Support
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Customer Service & Communication
  • Staff Supervision
  • Small business operations
  • Decision-making

Certification

  • Licensed Funeral Director ~ State of Iowa
  • Licensed Embalmer ~State of Iowa

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Location Preference

On-Site

Timeline

Co-Owner / Manager / Funeral Director / Embalmer

Twigg Funeral Home
08.2010 - Current

Funeral Director/Embalmer

Allen Brothers Mortuary
08.2008 - 08.2010

Funeral Director & Licensed Embalmer

Sparkman-Hillcrest Funeral Home
01.2007 - 07.2008

San Antonio College

Associate Degree from Mortuary Science

Huron University

Bachelor’s Degree from General Studies