Jonathan Fletcher
Anderson,MO
Summary
Dynamic and dedicated professional with over 11 years of experience in mortuary services, including as Deputy Coroner at McDonald County. Proven expertise in full arterial embalming and effective communication with families, ensuring respectful and high-quality service under pressure. Recognized for maintaining meticulous case documentation and achieving efficient workflow in challenging environments.
Recent graduate with foundational knowledge in Area of study and hands-on experience gained through academic projects and internships. Demonstrates strong teamwork, problem-solving, and time-management skills. Prepared to start career and make meaningful contributions with commitment and drive.
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Coroner
McDonald County
02.2017 - Current
- Maintained professional relationships with community members over 10 years as deputy coroner.
- Determined time and manner of death and collected blood and other required evidence.
- Handled wide range of cases and situations, including fire, auto collisions, train accidents, plane crashes, murder, and suicide.
- Worked closely with law enforcement and emergency services on active cases.
- Testified in court for murder cases.
- Attended annual Missouri State Coroners Convention for continued education.
- Completed chain-of-custody documentation for decedent handling.
- Coordinated removal, transfer, and delivery of remains with funeral directors, care facilities, and transport staff.
- Cleaned preparation rooms, instruments, and vehicles to meet safety and infection-control standards.
- Kept corner vehicle stocked with service supplies to support uninterrupted workflow.
- Responded quickly to supervisor direction and adjusted to changing case priorities and urgent service needs.
- Helped families review burial, cremation, and memorial product options.
- Followed OSHA guidelines for chemical handling and storage in mortuary setting.
- Updated internal records with client interaction details and service notes.
- Assisted with respectful transport of remains from hospitals and homes to funeral home under proper protocol.
Cremation Operator, Apprentice Embalmer
Ozark Embalming
02.2015 - 10.2016
- 11 years experience on call 6+ nights a week while maintaining all after hours phones. Exclusively maintaining residence in the funeral home.
- Experienced apprentice embalmer with 300 cases per year on average .Including autopsy's, infants, and specialty cases. Recent graduate from accredited mortuary college.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Prepared decedents for viewing, transport, and final disposition following established mortuary procedures.
- Assisted embalmers with sanitation, equipment setup, and restoration supplies during daily service operations.
- Maintained accurate case records, identification tags, and chain-of-custody documentation for decedent handling.
- Coordinated removal, transfer, and delivery of remains with funeral directors, care facilities, and transport staff.
- Cleaned preparation rooms, instruments, and vehicles to meet safety and infection-control standards.
- Supported family visitation services by arranging rooms, materials, and presentation details with sensitivity.
- Restocked embalming chemicals, linens, and service supplies to sustain uninterrupted workflow.
- Responded promptly to supervisor direction, adapting to changing case priorities and urgent service needs.
- Helped families navigate difficult decision-making processes regarding burial options, cremation choices, and memorial products.
- Promoted a safe work environment through strict adherence to OSHA guidelines on chemical handling and storage in the mortuary setting.
- Contributed to effective team communication by promptly updating internal records on client interactions and service details.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing discounts on supplies while maintaining high-quality standards for products used in services.
- Collaborated with local clergy, musicians, florists, and other service providers to ensure seamless coordination of memorial events.
- Conducted regular inspections of preparation room equipment to ensure proper functioning and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted in the respectful transport of remains from hospitals or homes to the funeral home, adhering to proper protocols.
- Coordinated logistics for funerals, including transportation arrangements, schedule coordination with clergy or celebrants, and facility setup/teardown efforts.
- Maintained a clean and orderly mortuary environment, ensuring optimal conditions for embalming and preparation processes.
Mortuary Assistt
Ozark Funeral Home
02.2017 - Current
- 11 years experience on call 6+ nights a week while maintaining all after hours phones. Exclusively maintaining residence in the funeral home.
- Experienced apprentice embalmer with 300 cases per year on average .Including autopsy's, infants, and specialty cases. Recent graduate from accredited mortuary college.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Prepared decedents for viewing, transport, and final disposition following established mortuary procedures.
- Assisted embalmers with sanitation, equipment setup, and restoration supplies during daily service operations.
- Maintained accurate case records, identification tags, and chain-of-custody documentation for decedent handling.
- Coordinated removal, transfer, and delivery of remains with funeral directors, care facilities, and transport staff.
- Cleaned preparation rooms, instruments, and vehicles to meet safety and infection-control standards.
- Supported family visitation services by arranging rooms, materials, and presentation details with sensitivity.
- Restocked embalming chemicals, linens, and service supplies to sustain uninterrupted workflow.
- Responded promptly to supervisor direction, adapting to changing case priorities and urgent service needs.
- Helped families navigate difficult decision-making processes regarding burial options, cremation choices, and memorial products.
- Promoted a safe work environment through strict adherence to OSHA guidelines on chemical handling and storage in the mortuary setting.
- Contributed to effective team communication by promptly updating internal records on client interactions and service details.
- Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating pricing discounts on supplies while maintaining high-quality standards for products used in services.
- Collaborated with local clergy, musicians, florists, and other service providers to ensure seamless coordination of memorial events.
- Conducted regular inspections of preparation room equipment to ensure proper functioning and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Assisted in the respectful transport of remains from hospitals or homes to the funeral home, adhering to proper protocols.
- Coordinated logistics for funerals, including transportation arrangements, schedule coordination with clergy or celebrants, and facility setup/teardown efforts.
- Maintained a clean and orderly mortuary environment, ensuring optimal conditions for embalming and preparation processes.
Education
Associate of Science - Funeral Directing And Embalming
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service
Dallas, TX 10-2024
Skills
Technical skills
Full arterial and cavity embalming, including difficult cases (autopsy, trauma, decomposition, delayed cases, edema, jaundice)
Accurate injection-site selection, vessel raising, and pressure/rate control for even distribution and drainage
Restorative art: feature building, wax work, suture work, tissue building, and natural reconstruction after trauma or autopsy
Cosmetic application and hair styling for a natural, viewable presentation
Proper use and mixing of embalming fluids, humectants, dyes, and co-injectants based on case condition
Safe handling of formaldehyde and other hazardous chemicals, with PPE and ventilation practices
Infection control, universal precautions, and biohazard disposal
Body preparation from removal through dressing, casketing, and final positioning
Operation and basic maintenance of the prep-room equipment (embalming machine, aspirator, tables, sterilizers)
Work habits
Extremely efficient case flow: gets bodies prepped, embalmed, and finished on schedule without cutting corners
Consistent, high-quality results under a heavy caseload
Hardworking and reliable on nights, weekends, and call-outs
Clean, organized prep room and thorough case documentation
Careful attention to detail on features, cosmetics, and presentation so the family sees the person they knew
Professional
Respectful, discreet handling of the deceased and personal effects
Clear communication with directors, removal staff, and families when needed
Knowledge of funeral-service regulations, authorizations, and chain-of-custody
Calm under pressure during rush periods, multiple simultaneous cases, or difficult restorations
Timeline
Deputy Coroner
McDonald County
02.2017 - Current
Mortuary Assistt
Ozark Funeral Home
02.2017 - Current
Cremation Operator, Apprentice Embalmer
Ozark Embalming
02.2015 - 10.2016
Associate of Science - Funeral Directing And Embalming
Dallas Institute of Funeral Service