Leslie Van Pelt
Kings Mountain,NC
Summary
Motivated and empathetic Licensed Funeral Director/Embalmer with extraordinary interest in embalming/preparation of human remains and a passion to assist families with funeral arrangements, memorial services, visitations, and interments. Extensive knowledge of OSHA, FTC, and State Laws pertaining to the mortuary industry.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory
06.2023 - Current
- Exhibited highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members and friends
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and assisted living facilities,
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for payment of services.
- Performed embalming procedures and updated case study reports.
- Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
- Coordinated transportation of remains between medical facilities, funeral home and burial locations.
- Preparation of human remains including ID View, Bathing, Setting Features, Embalming, Hairdressing, Cosmetizing, Dressing and Casketing
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Performed all clerical duties common to funeral industry
Funeral Director/Embalmer
McLean Funeral Directors
03.2017 - 06.2023
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Arranged funeral/memorial services for grieving families to meet budget and memorialized instructions.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Liaised between hospitals, physicians, members of clergy to coordinate final arrangements.
- Performed embalming procedures and completed embalming reports
- Routinely disinfected, cleaned, stocked inventory, appropriately handled/disposed of biohazard material in prep room
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Fayetteville Technical Community College
Fayetteville, NC12.2022
High School Diploma -
South Point High School
Belmont, NC06.1983
Skills
- Over Six years experience working in Funeral Home
- Mortuary Operations
- Active Listening
- Valid NC Driver's License
- Compliant with OSHA Regulations and FTC Rule
- Proficient with SRS, Director's Assistant, Word
- Preparing human remains for cremation, embalming
- Body Preparation including hairdressing, cosmetizing, dressing and casketing
- Funeral planning
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Excellent Communication
- Clerical Support
- Organization and Time Management
Timeline
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Cecil M. Burton Funeral Home & Crematory
06.2023 - Current
Funeral Director/Embalmer
McLean Funeral Directors
03.2017 - 06.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Fayetteville Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
South Point High School
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