Morgan McDermott
Wauconda,IL
Summary
Devoted apprentice with experience in industry and passion for consoling bereaved families. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Apprentice Funeral Director
McMurrough Funeral Chapel
04.2024 - Current
- Secured and filed burial permits and made funeral arrangements.
- Displayed highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Coordinated transportation of remains between funeral home and crematory.
- Completed death certificates, burial permits and other legal documents for families.
- Assisted in embalming procedures under supervision to preserve bodies according to industry standards and family wishes.
- Maintained a clean and welcoming visitation area, allowing families to grieve and remember their loved ones in a comforting space.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Discussed nature of funeral service, disposition of remains and funeral costs with family members.
Wake Attendant
Gibbons Family Funeral Home
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Cosmetically enhanced deceased with care and according to specific family requests.
- Handled transactions accurately, ensuring proper documentation for financial records.
- Executed daily tasks such as restocking supplies, processing payments, and assisting customers with questions or concerns.
- Loaded and operated hearses to transport caskets cautiously.
- Monitored high-volume phone lines and displayed proper phone etiquette.
Education
Diploma - Mortuary Science
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
Wheeling, United States03.2024
High School Diploma -
Alan B Shepard
Palos Heights, United States05.2020
Skills
- Professional Appearance
- Body preparation
- Compassionate Demeanor
- Legal Compliance
- Knowledge of IVRS
- QuickBooks knowledge
- Active Listening
- Reliability
Timeline
Apprentice Funeral Director
McMurrough Funeral Chapel
04.2024 - Current
Wake Attendant
Gibbons Family Funeral Home
03.2023 - 03.2024
Diploma - Mortuary Science
Worsham College of Mortuary Science
High School Diploma -
Alan B Shepard