Mason May
Tigard,OR
Summary
Skilled Mortician experienced in body handling and preparation. Works closely with family members to carry out last wishes. Detail-oriented, thorough and caring.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Night Shift Removal Technician
Portland Cremation Center
05.2025 - Current
- Demonstrated problem-solving abilities when faced with challenges such as tight spaces or uncomfortable situations during removals.
- Strengthened relationships between families and funeral homes by addressing questions or concerns promptly and professionally.
- Transported deceased from the location of death to the funeral home of choice.
- Developed a thorough understanding of company policies, industry regulations, and best practices for removals to ensure compliance and the best way to serve the family.
Night Shift Supervisor
MedCure
12.2024 - 05.2025
- Reviewed death certificates and medical examiner permits from over 25 different states.
- Reviewed legal documentation to check for pertinence to whole body donation.
- Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
- Developed strong communication channels between day and night shifts, facilitating seamless handovers at the beginning and end of each shift.
- Increased productivity by effectively delegating tasks and monitoring progress throughout the night shift.
Apprentice Funeral Director
Young's Funeral Home
07.2023 - 10.2024
- Assisted families in making funeral arrangements by carefully explaining various service options and providing compassionate support.
- Worked closely with clergy members to plan and execute religious ceremonies as per family preferences, providing comfort during difficult times.
- Prepared paperwork efficiently for legal requirements such as death certificates, burial permits, insurance claims, and veteran benefits.
Apprentice Funeral Director
Andersons Tribute Center
03.2021 - 07.2024
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Assisted in more than 100 funerals, visitations and memorial services over course of two years.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Performed over 50 Embalms over the course of 16 months.
- Met with families of deceased to discuss funeral service requests, disposition of remains and pricing.
Removal Technician
First Call Mortuary Service
07.2017 - 04.2019
- Respectfully removed the deceased from place of death.
- Transported deceased to funeral home.
- Answered phones and maintained a clean and well stocked work environment.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06.2022
Skills
- Funeral Home Services
- Burial Coordination
- Home and Hospital Removals
- Embalming Techniques
- Organ Donor Reconstructions
- Cremations
- Crematory Operation and Maintenance
- Body Preparation
- Dressing and Casketing
- Office Cleaning
Timeline
Night Shift Removal Technician
Portland Cremation Center
05.2025 - Current
Night Shift Supervisor
MedCure
12.2024 - 05.2025
Apprentice Funeral Director
Young's Funeral Home
07.2023 - 10.2024
Apprentice Funeral Director
Andersons Tribute Center
03.2021 - 07.2024
Removal Technician
First Call Mortuary Service
07.2017 - 04.2019
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
Mt. Hood Community College
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