Experienced Professional Seeking Funeral Director/Embalmer Position

Experienced Professional Seeking Funeral Director/Embalmer Position

Name: Angela DeBonis

Position(s) interested in: Full-time Funeral Director and Embalmer

Experience & skills:

Technical Expertise:

• Embalming: 60+ cases, including mild to moderate decomposition, autopsies, trauma, infants, children, teens, young adults, elderly, jaundice, edema, emaciated, obese, drowning, cardiac, tornado victims, OD, COVID, contagious disease, chemo patients, long-term holds, ship-outs, anatomical donations, pacemaker/medical device removal, and custom positioning.
• Restoration & Reconstruction: 30+ cases; proficient in surface and hypodermic treatments, wicking technique, cranial reconstruction, lateral frontal bone and eyebrow reconstruction, and hair transplants.
• Desairology: 100+ cases; cosmetic application, hairstyling, and corrective work.
• Procedural Skills: Raising vessels, suturing, fluid selection, cavity embalming, embalming instruments, surface preservation, desairology.
• Removals: 35+ home and facility removals with professionalism and dignity.

Directing Expertise:

• Served as primary point of contact for families, providing compassionate guidance from first call through final disposition, and aftercare.
• Directed and supervised funeral and memorial services; worked closely with clergy, law enforcement, medical examiners, airport officials, county representatives, and other third-party vendors.
• Escorted families into chapels for sensitive cases (sudden death, infants, suicide, long-term holds, ship-ins, and trauma) with empathy and composure.
• Hosted private viewings (infants, children, elderly, trauma, decomposition) and provided grief resources, including stationery, journals, and child-loss literature.
• Supervised up to three associates during services; educated colleagues in prep room procedures despite not holding an official trainer title.
• Coordinated contracts, merchandise, service revisions, payments, and county assistance cases.
• Consistently kept accounts receivable near zero.
• Served on call evenings and weekends. (Included having the phones some nights and removals on others.)
• Began crematory training; assisted in processing cremated remains.
• Directed events from start to finish: ordered live music, flowers, and catering; set up and decorated chapels with family memorabilia; oversaw cleanup, storage, and return of property post-event.
• Supervised associates and collaborated with law enforcement, clergy, videographers, medical examiners, and vendors to ensure seamless services.
• Initiated first calls to next of kin, confirmed case details, assessed cultural/religious needs, and scheduled arrangements with empathy.
• Conducted removals/transfers with dignity; traveled to an Orlando Consulate for international burial and coordinated ship-ins/ship-outs with funeral homes throughout America. I have also worked with a 3rd Party that coordinates international ship-outs.
• Directed services across traditions: Catholic, Hispanic Catholic, Hindu, Greek Orthodox, Jehovah’s Witness, Baptist, Islander, non-denominational, and secular.
• Coordinated with national cemeteries, military personnel, and veteran services; ensured proper benefits, authorizations, and graveside protocol.
• Managed prep room inventory; ensured readiness of equipment, chemicals, PPE, and supplies.
• Used Excel (Statements of Goods & Services), Word (letters and documents), and EDRS system (pre-hack) for vital records.
• Processed payments, insurance, requested 1099s, and check requests; supported families with life insurance claims and veteran benefits. Worked with a 3rd party who processed life insurance as well as filing claims and obtaining insurance assignments independently.
• Greeted families, offered refreshments, and facilitated arrangement conferences; promoted services, merchandise, catering, flowers, and music as appropriate.
• Escorted families into chapels for high-emotion cases; visually inspected decedents and services for quality and alignment with contracts; initiated corrective actions when necessary.
• Performed attendant duties as needed: driver, pallbearer, usher, courier, parking management.

Additional information:

Hello Funeral Home Leaders,

My name is Angela. I am between an internship and full licensure as a Funeral Director and Embalmer. I am a graduate with hands-on experience serving families from the first call through final disposition. I’ve handled a wide range of cases with care and skill, including trauma, infant, and decomposition cases, and I’m confident in both preparation and presentation.

I’ve worked closely with families, clergy, and third parties to create meaningful, well-organized services. I’m known for my calm presence, compassion, and flexibility.

I’m located in Fort Pierce, FL., and I am open to positions within an hour’s drive (Rockledge to West Palm Beach). I’m looking for a team that values empathy, teamwork, and professionalism, where I can continue to grow and serve families with heart and integrity.

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angela-debonis-8b1358229

Phone: 863-414-3990

E-mail: angeladebonis.fs@outlook.com 

Available to start: October 7, 2025