Taylor Blalock
Summary
Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer seeking a full time position at a Funeral Home in the Knoxville, Tennessee area. Caring and compassionate funeral director that is driven to deliver exceptional and professional service to families in need. Committed to coordinating funeral services and offerings seamlessly to simplify the funeral and burial process for grieving families.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Manager, Funeral Director and Embalmer
Alder Funeral Home
04.2024 - Current
- Proficient in Microsoft Office for obituary writing and memorial packages.
- Funeral director and embalmer for three funeral homes: Alder Funeral Home, Mayes Mortuary, and Rawlings Funeral Home.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team building
- Facilitated communication with other funeral home staff members to coordinate service schedules and accommodate special requests from families.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations by accurately completing necessary paperwork for each case.
- Performed restorative art procedures to ensure natural appearance for public viewings, preserving the dignity of the deceased individual.
- Navigated complex legal processes related to death certificates, permits, and other necessary documentation for each funeral service.
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Mayes Mortuary (Care Center)
05.2021 - 04.2024
- Worked as a Apprentice Funeral Director & Embalmer.
- Discussed the nature of the funeral service, the disposition of the remains and funeral costs with family members.
- Communicated with insurance companies to secure death benefits for the families of the deceased.
- Displayed the highest level of professionalism and sensitivity when dealing with grieving family members.
- Closed and secured caskets and led funeral corteges to churches and burial sites.
- Promoted funeral service merchandise such as caskets, urns, outer burial containers and flowers.
- Dressing and casketing.
- Conducted funerals, visitations and memorial services
- Picked up the deceased at private homes, hospitals and county morgues.
- Managed a care center out of Mayes Mortuary for three funeral homes with over 600 calls combined ( About 48% embalming)
- Very proficient in embalming and mortuary cosmetics.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
John A. Gupton College
Nashville, TN 2023
High School Diploma -
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
Gatlinburg, TN2015
Tennessee Funeral Director And Embalmer Licenses
Timeline
Manager, Funeral Director and Embalmer
Alder Funeral Home
04.2024 - Current
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Mayes Mortuary (Care Center)
05.2021 - 04.2024
Associate of Applied Science - Mortuary Science
John A. Gupton College
High School Diploma -
Gatlinburg Pittman High School
Tennessee Funeral Director And Embalmer Licenses
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