Mercedes Lyles
Albertville,AL
Summary
Dedicated Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer with experience at Marshall Memorial Funeral Home previously and Hampton Cove Funeral Home skilled in body preparation and compassionate communication. Proven ability to maintain meticulous attention to detail while coordinating services and supporting families during difficult times. Adaptable and reliable, committed to upholding dignity and respect in all aspects of funeral care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer
Marshall Memorial Funeral Home
02.2023 - 06.2025
- Coordinated funeral services, ensuring adherence to client specifications and regulatory requirements.
- Assisted in preparation of deceased individuals for viewings, maintaining dignity and respect throughout the process.
- Communicated with families to provide compassionate support during arrangements and service planning.
- Maintained detailed records of services provided, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Assisted with preparation and transportation of deceased individuals in accordance with state regulations.
- Assisted in embalming procedures under supervision to preserve bodies according to industry standards and family wishes.
- Developed relationships with local vendors such as florists, caterers, musicians, and photographers to provide seamless coordination for funeral services.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Improved appearance of remains with use of cosmetics.
- Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.
- Dressed bodies and placed in caskets.
- Sutured incisions with meticulous precision and attention to detail.
Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer
Hampton Cove Funeral Home Funeral Home
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted in preparation and presentation of deceased individuals for viewings and memorial services
- Supported families with compassionate communication during arrangements and services
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of funeral home facilities and equipment
- Observed and participated in the logistics of transportation for remains
- Gained knowledge of legal documentation required for funeral services
- Facilitated viewings and visitations by preparing the deceased''s appearance according to family requests while adhering to safety guidelines.
- Assisted in embalming procedures under supervision to preserve bodies according to industry standards and family wishes.
- Picked up deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Learned and applied safety protocols and sanitation standards in embalming procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Asbury High School
Albertville,Al05-2012
Basic Prerequisites - Nursing
Snead State Community College
Albertville, ALAssociates in Funeral Service - Funeral Directing & Embalming
Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service
Dallas, TX12-2026
Skills
- Compassionate demeanor
- Body preparation
- Professional appearance
- Compassionate communication
- Obituary writing
- Embalming coordination
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Adaptability and flexibility
Timeline
Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer
Marshall Memorial Funeral Home
02.2023 - 06.2025
Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer
Hampton Cove Funeral Home Funeral Home
02.2023 - 03.2024
High School Diploma -
Asbury High School
Basic Prerequisites - Nursing
Snead State Community College
Associates in Funeral Service - Funeral Directing & Embalming
Dallas Institute Of Funeral Service
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