Funeral Service Positions Available
The Utah Funeral Directors Association serves member funeral homes by providing job opening listings on this page.
Should you wish to advertise an open position at your funeral home, please e-mail the UFDA staff at ufda@ufda.org.
Should you wish to place your resume in the UFDA job resume bank, please e-mail it to us at ufda@ufda.org.
Seeking a Funeral Director Position
Steven E. Sommercorn
372 Stonehedge Dr., #28F
Salt Lake City, UT 84107
801-834-4396
Email: undertaker@q.com
OBJECTIVE
A position with an organization providing the opportunity to contribute by utilizing my experience, training and capabilities as a Funeral Director, Embalmer and Counselor.
QUALIFICATIONS
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Excellent preparation room skills
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Managing and directing funeral home operations
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Respond well to unexpected situations
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Strong team leading and management skills
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Project a caring and professional public image
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Interact well with the medical profession and law enforcement agencies
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Strong organization skills
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Ability to promote and encourage teamwork
EDUCATION
University of Utah, Salt Lake City, Utah
Completed 90 quarter hours - General education
Cypress College of Mortuary Science, Cypress, California
Graduated 1980 - 12 Month course
Dean's Honor List - Harriet Davey Embalming Award
Certified, National Board of Funeral Service Examiners
Certified, Eye enucleation for transplant purposes, U.C. Davis Medical Center
PROFESSIONAL LICENSING
Utah, Funeral Service Practitioner License #22-114574-0902 (April 1981)
California, Embalmer's License #7202 (May 1981)
Colorado, Certified Mortuary Science Practitioner #2085 (August 2000)
Montana, Mortician License #797 (June 2006)
Montana, Crematory Operator License #799 (July 2006)
EMPLOYMENT
2006 - 2007
Columbia Mortuary, Columbia Falls, Montana
- On call embalmer
- Part time funeral director
2003 - 2006
Archdiocese of Denver Mortuary, Denver, Colorado
Funeral Director and Embalmer
- Organize, coordinate and direct all aspects of a Catholic funeral service
- Preparation of remains for viewing and burial or cremation
- Embalming and cosmetology
- Coordinating part-time and contract labor
2000 - 2003
Feldman Mortuary, Denver, Colorado
Assistant Manager, Funeral Director and Embalmer
- Organize, coordinate and direct all aspects of Jewish funeral services
- Preparation of remains in Jewish tradition
- Embalming and cosmetology
- Office and clerical, including processing pre-need accounts and billing
1999-2000
Fairmount Mortuary, Denver, Colorado
Funeral Director and Emblamer
- Organize and coordinate funeral arrangements
- Liaison between families and support staff
- Direct funeral and memorial services in various settings
- Preparation of remains for funeral services and cremations
References available upon request
Brady Gamble
5482 Springtree Lane
Murray, UT 84107
208-794-9262
Bradygam@msn.com
EDUCATION
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon (June 2006)
A.S. General Studies
Mt. Hood Community College, Gresham, Oregon (June 2005)
A.S. Applied Science, Funeral Service Education
LICENCESES
Idaho, Mortician, M-1063
Utah, Funeral Service Director, 7464231-0902
Oregon, Embalmer, EM-2209 WORK
EXPERIENCE
Licensed Funeral Director – Thomason Funeral Home, Weiser, ID July 2006 – July 2009 Highly talented and licensed Funeral Director, trained under the supervision of one of the most experienced licensed Funeral Directors in the Pacific Northwest, with an impressive track record of providing efficient and appropriate services.
• Highly-trained and highly motivated.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with proven ability to follow tasks through completion.
• In-depth knowledge of legal and procedural matters.
• Remarkable ability to be composed and tactful.
• Compassionate and understanding.
• Strong leadership skills and qualities.
• Sound business sense.
• Strong desire and ability to comfort people in their time of sorrow.
Mortician Resident Trainee – Relyea Funeral Chapel, Boise, Idaho 2001- 2003 Apprentice Funeral Director in one of the most recognized and respected funeral firms in the Treasure Valley.
• Participated in all aspects of day to day procedures of the funeral home.
• Developed skills in working tactfully and professionally with the client families, colleagues,
and the general public.
• Arranged funerals, office procedures, and facility maintenance.
Deputy County Coroner – Washington County, Idaho, September 2006 –July 2009 Assisted the County Coroner in the removal of deceased from places of death, interviewing witnesses, family members, and police officers, documentation, retrieval of blood and urine samples, scheduling of autopsies.
INTERNSHIPS
Intern Embalmer – Gresham Funeral Chapel, Gresham, Oregon 2003-2006 Interned as a resident embalmer. Performed such tasks as removal of deceased from place of death, embalming, dressing, and casketing of human remains.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook
Excellent References upon request. |
