Aria MacNeill
Calgary,AB
Summary
Compassionate and dedicated funeral services professional, adept at providing support to grieving families during challenging times. Demonstrated expertise in managing all aspects of funeral operations, including decedent transfer, cremation, embalming, and coordination, ensuring a seamless and respectful experience for clients. Strong communication and organizational skills facilitate navigation of sensitive situations with empathy and professionalism. Committed to upholding the highest standards of care and respect in every interaction, fostering trust and comfort for those in need.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Background Performer
Faces of Wendy
Alberta
03.2022 - Current
- Appeared in TV shows and movies such as HighSchool, Joe Pickett, Ride, Wind River, Sweet Summer Love, My Life with the Walter Boys, Witches X, Heartland, Love in Translation, Starving, Anna Pigeon and Reminders of Him.
- Followed direction and offered improvisation to represent a variety of characters
Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer
Snodgrass Funeral Homes
High River, AB
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Decedent transfers from various locations in Southern Alberta (hospitals, long term care facilities, Medical Examiner’s Office, and private residence)
- Cremations and processing of cremated remains
- Office duties such as answering phones, fulfilling the decedent’s paperwork, billing, and file organization
- Setting up, participating in, and taking down funeral services and visitations
- General property/vehicle maintenance and cleaning
- Assisting in embalmings
- Answering questions for families regarding funerals, products for sale, keepsakes, and interacting with families to release cremated remains
Apprenticeship (Volunteer)
Zentner Funeral Homes
Claresholm, AB
10.2023 - 04.2025
- Decedent transfers from various locations in Southern Alberta (hospitals, long term care facilities, Medical Examiner’s Office, and private residence)
- Cremations and processing of cremated remains
- Office duties such as answering phones, fulfilling the decedent’s paperwork, billing, and file organization
- Setting up, participating in, and taking down funeral services and visitations
- General property/vehicle maintenance and cleaning
- Assisting in embalmings
- Answering questions for families regarding funerals, products for sale, keepsakes, and interacting with families to release cremated remains
Embalming Practicum
Mount Royal University
Calgary, AB
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Participated in 18 unique embalming cases under supervision of a licensed Embalmer at a variety of funeral homes.
Cashier
Vivid Yarn Studio
Calgary, AB
10.2021 - 10.2021
- Handled transactions for the sale of products in a market setting
- Assisted with set up and take down of the display booth
- Assisted customers with questions about the product
Information Officer
Elections Canada (Calgary Shepard)
Calgary, AB
09.2021 - 09.2021
- Greeting voters, checking ID, answering questions, and directing voters
- Cleaning/sanitizing duties
- Maintaining COVID protocols and collecting information for contact tracing
- Counting ballots
Canteen (School Store)
Dr. George Stanley School
Calgary, AB
09.2018 - 06.2019
- Working at the cash register to sell food and drinks and students
- Organizing and distributing pre-ordered meals to students
Education
Diploma - Funeral Services
Mount Royal University
Calgary03.2025
High School Diploma -
Joane Cardinal Schubert High School
Calgary06-2022
Skills
- Compassionate demeanor
- Cultural sensitivity
- Funeral Home operations
- Valid Class 5 driver's license (no demerits)
- MS word, excel, and outlook
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
Timeline
Apprentice Funeral Director/Embalmer
Snodgrass Funeral Homes
06.2025 - 08.2025
Apprenticeship (Volunteer)
Zentner Funeral Homes
10.2023 - 04.2025
Embalming Practicum
Mount Royal University
09.2022 - 01.2023
Background Performer
Faces of Wendy
03.2022 - Current
Cashier
Vivid Yarn Studio
10.2021 - 10.2021
Information Officer
Elections Canada (Calgary Shepard)
09.2021 - 09.2021
Canteen (School Store)
Dr. George Stanley School
09.2018 - 06.2019
Diploma - Funeral Services
Mount Royal University
High School Diploma -
Joane Cardinal Schubert High School