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Darron Basinger

Mesquite,NV

Summary

Compassionate professional with expertise in funeral planning and cultural sensitivity. Skilled in providing personalized services that meet clients' needs and affordability, ensuring comfort for bereaved families.

Overview

1
1
Certification
26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Funeral Arranger & Funeral Service Manager

La Paloma Funeral Services
01.2021 - 07.2026

My duties included consulting with the next of kin of a decedent regarding final arrangements, offered counseling and comfort to the bereaved, scheduled funeral services, coordinated burials, arranged cremations and processed a variety of payment options including claims and insurance assignments.

As Funeral Service Manager I scheduled services and the attendants for the service, in charge of hiring and training attendants to work appropriate and respectful services.

As the Celebrant for La Paloma, I would put together a personalized service for a decedent and perform the service as a non-denominational celebration of life.

Funeral Arranger

Palm Henderson Mortuary
03.2018 - 12.2020

My duties included consulting with the next of kin of a decedent regarding final arrangements, offered counseling and comfort to the bereaved, scheduled funeral services, coordinated burials, arranged cremations and processed a variety of payment options including claims and insurance assignments.

Funeral Attendant

Palm Eastern Mortuary
06.2017 - 03.2018

Duties included setting up viewings, memorial services and celebrations of life appropriately and respectfully.

Working the service to accommodate family and friends in any way possible to ensure a meaningful service.

Insurance Agent

Brett Sapowith Insurance Agency LLC
03.2017 - 06.2017

Analyzed customer needs and provided best options.

Insurance Agent

Farmers Insurance Group
10.2015 - 01.2017

Generated new leads and identified potential clients by using successful direct marketing strategies and provided insurance coverage advice to new and existing customers.

Insurance Agent

AAA Insurance
12.2014 - 10.2015

Reviewed coverage plans and strategic initiatives, determing how best to align new offerings with business goals.

Family Service Counselor

Palm Eastern Mortuary and Cemetery
09.2013 - 12.2014

Conducted pre-need consultations to educate clients on available funeral plans and burials at the cemetery.

At need consultations for cemetery burials.

Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent

COUNTRY Financial
12.2000 - 09.2013

Consulted clients on financial matters and provided recommendations on investment opportunities, products, insurance and service based on clients needs.

Education

High School Diploma -

Horizon High School
Scottsdale, AZ
06-1986

No Degree - 101 Courses

Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College
Scottsdale, AZ

Skills

  • Compassionate communication
  • Creativity and innovation
  • Funeral planning
  • Cultural sensitivity
  • Sales based on clients needs and affordability
  • Public speaking
  • Gather and other funeral programs

Accomplishments

Revamped service set ups and enhanced the funeral service experience at La Paloma.

Employee of the Year 2021

Excellence in Service Award 2024

Certification

Funeral Arrangers license - FA133 (Nevada)

Timeline

Funeral Arranger & Funeral Service Manager

La Paloma Funeral Services
01.2021 - 07.2026

Funeral Arranger

Palm Henderson Mortuary
03.2018 - 12.2020

Funeral Attendant

Palm Eastern Mortuary
06.2017 - 03.2018

Insurance Agent

Brett Sapowith Insurance Agency LLC
03.2017 - 06.2017

Insurance Agent

Farmers Insurance Group
10.2015 - 01.2017

Insurance Agent

AAA Insurance
12.2014 - 10.2015

Family Service Counselor

Palm Eastern Mortuary and Cemetery
09.2013 - 12.2014

Financial Advisor and Insurance Agent

COUNTRY Financial
12.2000 - 09.2013

No Degree - 101 Courses

Maricopa Community Colleges, Scottsdale Community College

High School Diploma -

Horizon High School
Darron Basinger