Matthew D. Gallo
Middle Village,USA
Summary
Funeral Assistant skilled in providing informative and personable service to funeral attendees. Well-versed in coordinating funeral services, visitations, and cremation services with strong background demonstrated over 3 years of experience in related roles.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director's Assistant
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
11.2025 - Current
- Operated embalming equipment and prepared bodies according to industry standards.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency in service delivery.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing compassionate and empathetic support during funeral arrangements.
- Safeguarded confidentiality of sensitive information by adhering to strict privacy policies when handling client records.
- Streamlined administrative processes for timely completion of required paperwork, permits, and certificates.
- Assisted in preparing obituaries or coordinating publication details with local newspapers.
Funeral Director's Assistant
Farenga/Drago Funeral Home
04.2025 - 07.2025
- Assisted in preparation and arrangement of deceased for viewings and funerals.
- Coordinated transportation logistics.
- Collaborated with funeral director to execute personalized memorial services.
- Supported the Funeral Director with embalming procedures to prepare deceased individuals for services or cremation.
- Supported families by providing compassionate service during planning meetings.
- Maintained inventory of funeral supplies and ensured readiness for services.
Funeral Director's Assistant
Papavero Funeral Home
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Assisted in preparing deceased for viewings and services, ensuring respectful presentation.
- Coordinated logistics for funeral services, including transportation and setup of equipment.
- Supported families in planning memorial services, providing compassionate guidance and resources.
- Managed administrative tasks, including filing death certificates and processing permits efficiently.
- Trained new staff on best practices for service delivery and operational procedures.
- Assisted families with selecting caskets, urns, and other memorial products to personalize their loved one''s service.
- Managed inventory control for supplies used during preparation processes efficiently reducing waste costs.
Funeral Director's Assistant
Papavero Funeral Home
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted with embalming, aspiration, dressing, and casketing.
- Applied cosmetics and set facial features.
- Offered counsel and comfort to families and friends of the deceased.
- Assisted with removals, embalming, and preparation of the deceased.
- Pallbearers at funeral services.
- Observed arrangement conferences.
Basketball Instructor
CYO Program
09.2017 - 09.2019
- Develop relationships with boys and girls that wanted to advance their knowledge in their basketball career.
- Instructed students on skills and the fundamentals of the game.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Services
Suny Canton
Canton, NY05-2025
Skills
- Embalming procedures
- Funeral service logistics
- Compassionate support
- Casket selection
ACTIVITIES & VOLUNTEERISM
- Treasurer, Knights of Columbus June 2022 – June 2023
- Co-Chairman at OLMC Feast January 27,2024 – Present
Timeline
Funeral Director's Assistant
New Hyde Park Funeral Home
11.2025 - Current
Funeral Director's Assistant
Farenga/Drago Funeral Home
04.2025 - 07.2025
Funeral Director's Assistant
Papavero Funeral Home
05.2023 - 08.2023
Funeral Director's Assistant
Papavero Funeral Home
05.2022 - 12.2024
Basketball Instructor
CYO Program
09.2017 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Science - Funeral Services
Suny Canton