Shaela Horton
Decatur,MS
Summary
Funeral service professional with experience in managing funeral arrangements and providing compassionate support to grieving families. Known for strong focus on teamwork and achieving results in sensitive environment. Reliable and adaptable.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Wolf Funeral Services
11.2023 - Current
- Managed all aspects of funeral services, ensuring that each event ran smoothly from start to finish.
- Navigated complex legal processes related to death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation for each funeral service.
- Handled sensitive situations professionally while maintaining confidentiality of personal information at all times.
- Collaborated with families to plan meaningful and unique memorial services tailored to their specific needs.
- Assisted in the preparation of bodies for visitation or burial, adhering to strict standards of care.
- Arranged clergy, music and other service details for clients.
- Utilized embalming techniques to restore deceased bodies to suitable conditions for viewing.
- Conducted removal of bodies from place of death, transporting to funeral home.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by maintaining open communication with colleagues and management.
- Received positive feedback from families for the care and dignity given to their loved ones during the embalming process.
Crematory Operator/Removal Technician
Cobler's Crematory Services, LLC
08.2019 - 11.2023
- Balanced multiple responsibilities simultaneously while maintaining a strong attention to detail in all aspects of daily tasks.
- Performed quality control checks on cremated remains before release to families or funeral homes, ensuring accuracy and consistency in final products delivered.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping for all cremations, contributing to streamlined operations and regulatory compliance.
- Operated advanced cremation equipment with precision, resulting in consistently high-quality services.
- Developed strong relationships with clients and funeral homes, providing exceptional customer service and support.
- Completed documentation related to cremations within anticipated timeframes.
Education
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
Enterprise05-2018
No Degree - Liberal Arts
East Central Community College
Decatur, MSFuneral Service Technology
East Mississippi Community College
Scooba, MS05-2023
Skills
- Cremation services
- Restorative art
- Body preparation
- Funeral planning
- Obituary writing
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Organizational skills
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Adaptability
Timeline
Funeral Director/ Embalmer
Wolf Funeral Services
11.2023 - Current
Crematory Operator/Removal Technician
Cobler's Crematory Services, LLC
08.2019 - 11.2023
High School Diploma -
Enterprise High School
No Degree - Liberal Arts
East Central Community College
Funeral Service Technology
East Mississippi Community College
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