Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Competencies and Licenses
Timeline
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Larry Love

Kansas City,MO

Summary

Professional mortuary practitioner; a visionary with solid background in embalming and funeral service processes. Known for delivering high-quality preservation and preparation while maintaining compassionate approach. Collaborative team player and evaluator, with focus on achieving results and adapting to changing requirements. Skilled in restorative techniques and infection control with reputation for reliability and meticulous work.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Embalmer/Funeral Director

Marcom & Harvey Funeral Care
09.2024 - Current
  • Received positive feedback from families for the care and dignity given to their loved ones during the embalming process.
  • Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
  • Ensured legal compliance by accurately completing required documentation for each case.
  • Supported funeral home operations by assisting with visitations, viewings, funerals, and other related events when needed.
  • Maintained a sanitary work environment by adhering to strict safety and cleanliness protocols.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.
  • Maintained a thorough understanding of state and federal regulations pertaining to the embalming process, ensuring compliance at all times.
  • Collaborated with funeral directors to provide seamless service from embalming to burial or cremation.
  • Improved overall aesthetics of deceased individuals through meticulous attention to detail during the restoration process.
  • Upheld high ethical standards while working closely with medical professionals regarding autopsies and tissue donations if required.
  • Increased team efficiency by training junior staff members in proper embalming techniques and procedures.
  • Adhered to health and sanitation laws for all embalming processes.
  • Enhanced family satisfaction by providing compassionate and professional embalming services.
  • Dressed bodies and placed in caskets.
  • Minimized risk of workplace injuries through consistent adherence to OSHA guidelines for handling hazardous materials.

Embalmer/Funeral Director

Lawrence A. Jones &Sons Funeral Chapel
05.2013 - 08.2021

Executed embalming and funeral directing duties with precision.

Embalmer/Funeral Director

Serenity Funeral Home
08.2021 - 09.2024

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  • Prepared remains for services, viewings, and cremations.
  • Demonstrated expertise in various types of embalming, including arterial, cavity, and hypodermic treatments.
  • Collaborated with funeral directors to provide seamless service from embalming to burial or cremation.

Chief Embalmer/Funeral Director

Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors
04.1995 - 05.2013

Same as previously stated for this position.

Chief Embalmer/Funeral Director

Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel
04.1995 - 05.2013

Same as previously stated for this position.

Embalmer/Funeral Director

Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel
08.1989 - 04.1995

Same as previously stated for this position.

Student Intern Embalmer

Morris & Harvey Funeral Chapel
05.1987 - 08.1989
  • Built professional relationships with colleagues at all levels within the organization, strengthening interpersonal communication skills during the internship experience.
  • Reported back to instructor to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
  • Gained exposure to various aspects of the industry through active participation in company events, workshops, and training sessions during the internship period.
  • Developed time-management skills through balancing multiple assignments while consistently meeting deadlines during the internship period.

Education

Associate Of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Kansas City, KS
08.1994

Skills

  • Certified Eye Enucleation
  • Restorative Art

Competencies and Licenses

Effective Team Collaborator

Visionary

Instinctive Leadership

Compassionate

Resourceful


LICENSES:

Missouri Funeral Director 1991

#6435

Missouri Embalmer 1996

#7453

Kansas Funeral Director 2003

#2682

Kansas Embalmer 1996

#3451

Timeline

Chief Embalmer/Funeral Director

Marcom & Harvey Funeral Care
09.2024 - Current

Embalmer/Funeral Director

Serenity Funeral Home
08.2021 - 09.2024

Embalmer/Funeral Director

Lawrence A. Jones &Sons Funeral Chapel
05.2013 - 08.2021

Chief Embalmer/Funeral Director

Duane E. Harvey Funeral Directors
04.1995 - 05.2013

Chief Embalmer/Funeral Director

Mrs. J.W. Jones Memorial Chapel
04.1995 - 05.2013

Embalmer/Funeral Director

Lawrence A. Jones & Sons Funeral Chapel
08.1989 - 04.1995

Student Intern Embalmer

Morris & Harvey Funeral Chapel
05.1987 - 08.1989

Associate Of Applied Science - Mortuary Science

Kansas City Kansas Community College
Larry Love