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Kelly Ableidinger

Hobart,IN

Summary

Dedicated Professional providing exceptional customer service in all areas of funeral arrangements, cremation ceremonies, and memorial and funeral services to assist families in achieving peace following the loss of a loved one. I believe creating meaningful ways to pay tribute to a loved one begins with genuine compassion and is shaped by the understanding that each life is truly unique. For me, there is no greater responsibility and privilege than honoring and preserving the story of one’s life. HOBBIES Cooking Traveling Fitness Home Remodeling Reading CORE STRENGTHS & SKILLS Empathetic and Effective Communicator Organized and Detailed Oriented Refined Customer Need Assessment and Personalizing Services Knowledge of Mortuary Science Laws, Rules and Regulations Meticulous Embalming and Cosmetology Skills Social Integrity and Perceptiveness Family Support and Resource for Counseling Services Capable of Physical Demand with Flexible Schedule PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE Consult with families to make funeral arrangements and explain service options available and assist with all aspects of implementing plans for funeral, cremation and memorial services. Negotiates and enters into funeral contracts, legal documents, obituaries and collection of payment in accordance with set policies. Adherence to all professional, municipal, state and federal laws. Confirms families are informed of special recognition and services available for veterans. Always maintain reverence and respect of deceased including the removal from place of death and transport to funeral home. Perform embalming, restorative art techniques and cosmetology applications using best practices while maintaining a clean safe preparation room and equipment. Directs funeral services, visitations, also assists other funeral directors. Preparing cremated remains, container selection and paperwork. Reassures families that their loved one is in the best possible care. Retains Funeral Home Heritage and Traditions.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Funeral Director

Calumet Park Funeral Chapel
Hobart, IN
08.2018 - 01.2022
  • Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
  • Liaised between hospitals, physicians, county coroner, and members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
  • Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
  • Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
  • Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
  • Supported grieving loved ones through difficult time and aided with details such as obituary notice wording.
  • Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.
  • Worked with cemeteries to schedule grave opening and closing.
  • Assisted clients with pre-arranging funeral services.

Funeral Director Intern

Burns Funeral Home
Crown Point, IN
07.2017 - 07.2018
  • Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
  • Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
  • Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
  • Met with families of deceased to discuss funeral service requests, disposition of remains and pricing.
  • Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
  • Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
  • Supported grieving loved ones through difficult time and aided with details such as obituary notice wording.
  • Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.
  • Worked with cemeteries to schedule grave opening and closing.
  • Helped families select funeral and burial details from range of available options.
  • Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
  • Embalmed human remains to slow decomposition.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Ivy Tech Community College
East Chicago, IN
05.2017

Skills

  • Embalming Techniques
  • Life Insurance Knowledge
  • Advanced Arrangements
  • Cosmetizing Expertise
  • Home and Hospital Removals
  • Proper Phone Etiquette
  • Dressing and Casketing
  • Creative Solutions
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Critical Thinking
  • Funeral Industry Regulations Knowledge
  • Obituary Writing

Certification

  • Licensed Pre-Need Insurance Agent-

Timeline

Funeral Director

Calumet Park Funeral Chapel
08.2018 - 01.2022

Funeral Director Intern

Burns Funeral Home
07.2017 - 07.2018

Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Ivy Tech Community College
Kelly Ableidinger