Daniel Woods
Southington
Summary
Compassionate funeral director with over 15 years of experience in service coordination and cultural sensitivity. Skilled in sanitation procedures, casketing remains, and enhancing client satisfaction through process improvements. Committed to providing dignified end-of-life experiences.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Embalmer
Colonial Funerals
Hamden, CT
07.2023 - Current
- Conducted embalming procedures in accordance with state regulations and industry standards for viewings, ensuring appropriate presentation and dignity.
- Collaborated with funeral directors to coordinate services and meet family needs ensuring compliance with legal regulations.
- Prepared and arranged for viewings, memorial services, and burials to provide respectful experiences.
- Managed documentation for death certificates and permits, maintaining accuracy and timeliness.
- Conducted pre-planning consultations to guide clients through end-of-life arrangements effectively.
Funeral Director
Carriage Services
Waterbury, CT
09.2011 - 07.2023
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined service delivery and enhanced client satisfaction.
- Preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
- Managed all aspects of funeral arrangements for smooth and efficient service delivery.
- Oversaw staff training on best practices in embalming, cremation, and grief counseling techniques.
- Organized pre-need arrangements for clients who wished to plan their own funeral services in advance, simplifying future decision-making for their loved ones.
Funeral Director's Assistant
Carriage Services
Waterbury, CT
09.2007 - 09.2011
- Improved overall efficiency by assisting in the coordination of funeral services, visitations, and receptions.
- Supported the Funeral Director with embalming procedures to prepare deceased individuals for services or cremation.
- Demonstrated adaptability by tailoring each funeral service according to individual preferences or religious customs.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Lincoln College of New England
Southington, CT12-2010
Skills
- Funeral service coordination
- Restorative art
- Sanitation procedures
- Cultural sensitivity
- Casketing remains
Timeline
Embalmer
Colonial Funerals
07.2023 - Current
Funeral Director
Carriage Services
09.2011 - 07.2023
Funeral Director's Assistant
Carriage Services
09.2007 - 09.2011
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Lincoln College of New England