John Farr
Wesson,MS
Summary
Compassionate Funeral Director dedicated to helping families celebrate lives of loved ones and find closure through high-quality and individualized funeral services. Areas of specialty include bereavement counseling and arranging funeral details. Very involved in my church, where I assist in leading our youth department. I love to serve people.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Licensed Funeral Director
Riverwood Family Funeral Service
Brookhaven, MS
08.2022 - Current
- Completed and filed all necessary legal documentation quickly and accurately.
- Removed deceased from place of death and transported to funeral home.
- Prepared funeral services by selecting caskets, urns, clothing, flowers, and other items according to family wishes.
- Led and directed funeral and graveside services.
- Consulted with families of deceased to make funeral arrangements.
- Offered counseling and comfort to bereaved family members and friends.
- Scheduled funeral services, coordinated burials and arranged cremations.
- Conducted pre-need consultations to educate clients on available funeral plans.
- Obtained information to complete death certificates or burial permits.
- Organized and coordinated visitations, memorial services, graveside services, cremations, burials, entombments, and other related activities.
Yard Maintenance Worker
Riverwood Family Funeral Service
Brookhaven, MS
06.2019 - 08.2022
- Operated landscaping equipment to maintain grounds and remove trees.
- Maintained garden areas and landscaping greenery to enhance property appearance and plant health.
- Followed planned landscaping designs to lay sod, seed grass or plant flowers and foliage.
- Cut and trimmed lawns using power mowers and edgers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
Wesson, MS05.2022
High School Diploma -
Brookhven Christian Academy
Brookhaven05.2020
Skills
- Grief Counseling
- Basic Math
- Friendly, Positive Attitude
- Good Work Ethic
- Active Listening
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Flexible Schedule
- Planning & Organizing
- People Skills
- Family Support
- Service Coordination
Timeline
Licensed Funeral Director
Riverwood Family Funeral Service
08.2022 - Current
Yard Maintenance Worker
Riverwood Family Funeral Service
06.2019 - 08.2022
Associate of Arts - Accounting
Copiah-Lincoln Community College
High School Diploma -
Brookhven Christian Academy
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