Luis Fernandez
Lehigh Acres,FL
Summary
Thoroughly driven and detail-oriented funeral director with extensive experience in overseeing funeral services, while providing the utmost personal care to families during their most troubling times. Educated at the Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service, I hold a comprehensive understanding of proper mortuary practices, embalming techniques, and proper counseling methods in order to achieve further beyond the goals set in the workspace. With years of experience at several funeral homes, I developed expertise in nearly every aspect of funeral service, from coordinating transportation to preparing documentation for families. Overall, with a strong focus on giving families a meaningful, personalized, and truly thoughtful service, ensuring that their exact needs are met with both compassion and respect.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director
Mullens Funeral Home
Springfield, IL
08.2023 - 02.2025
- Assisted fellow directors in conducting a diverse array of services, ensuring they were carried out with respect and professionalism.
- Supported families who were grieving by providing proper information on funeral options, helping to guide them through the entire planning process, while addressing any possible concerns.
- Oversaw organization/management of documentation for funeral permits, death certificates, and other legal documents. -Coordinated in transportation for the deceased, once more ensuring respect and dignity for the family throughout the process.
- Collaborated with clergy/celebrants to ensure a personalized execution of each service while maintaining a supportive environment.
Funeral Director's Assistant
Silver Oak
San Francisco, CA
01.2021 - 03.2022
- Assisted director in preparing and organizing funeral services, ensuring all arrangements were completed properly as well as efficiently.
- Provided proper information to families regarding available services, funeral options, and necessary paperwork.
- Assisted with embalming preparations and procedures, dressing/cosmetic application, as well as transporting the bodies within or out of the funeral home.
- Kept track of records and filed necessary documents, acted as a liaison between families, staff, and vendors.
- -Ensured all cultural or religiious preferences were honored , met with all families prior to service to ensure best possible personalization.
Education
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
Houston, TX01-2023
Skills
- Funeral service planning/organization: Knowledgeable upon specific details for a diverse array of services as well as the legal/customary requirements for funeral services
- Grief Counseling: Strong ability to support families emotionally, offering guidance through turbulent times
- Multitasking/Time Management: Adept at handling several tasks in a fast-paced and emotionally charged environment while maintaining a high standard of efficiency
- Embalming and Mortuary Science: Knowledgeable in preparing decedents, restorative art, as well as a plethora of mortuary science techniques used for preparing a body for viewing
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Professional
Accomplishments
- Outstanding Service Recognition
Sunset Mortuary Services, 2022
Recognized for consistently going above and beyond in delivering compassionate customer service.
References
Maria Gonzalez
Funeral Director | Rosewood Funeral Home
Phone: (555) 987-6543
Email: maria.gonzalez@rosewoodfuneralhome.com
John Thompson
Operations Manager | Sunrise Mortuary Services
Phone: (555) 234-5678
Email: john.thompson@sunrisemortuary.com
Anna Ruiz
Director of Administration | Silver Oak Memorials
Phone: (555) 345-6789
Email: anna.ruiz@silveroakmemorials.com
Timeline
Funeral Director
Mullens Funeral Home
08.2023 - 02.2025
Funeral Director's Assistant
Silver Oak
01.2021 - 03.2022
Associate of Science - Mortuary Science
Commonwealth Institute of Funeral Service
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