Martin Josef Scholz
Langley,BC
Summary
Compassionate, dedicated and experienced Funeral Director with 12 years of supporting families and helping them navigate end of life arrangements with empathy, and professionalism. Skilled at managing complex cases, coordinating multi-faith services and upholding the highest standards of service excellence. Comfortable working with families from many cultural and religious backgrounds and honoring diverse customs with respect and grace.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services/Society's First Alternatives Services
08.2014 - 05.2025
- Supported grieving families with dignity and respect in their time of need
- Delivered funeral services tailored to the spiritual and cultural needs of families from many diverse backgrounds
- Training and education of new employees
- Handled high-complexity and challenging files with attention to detail
- Assisting the crematorium operator
- Working in partnership with The Memorial Society of British Columbia
- Working in partnership with THE UBC BODY DONATION PROGRAM
- Assisted morgue and prep staff
- Worked directly on RCMP and other high profile services
- Oversaw upkeep, and readiness of company funeral service vehicles
Advanced Planning Specialist
Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services
08.2011 - 08.2013
- Educated families on the importance of choosing a funeral home and pre-planning their final arrangements
- Generating and managing client leads
- Point of contact between the funeral home and the insurance company
- Collaborated with the Community Relations Office to engage with the public, clergy, and other staff that work within the death care profession
- Coordinated trade shows throughout the Lower Mainland
Manager
Blundell Health Foods
01.2003 - 06.2010
- Responsible for the daily operations of the company
- Retail Sales
- Hiring/Training of all staff
- Inventory
- Marketing
Education
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Canadian College of Funeral Service
Vancouver06-2014
Grade 12
Terry Fox Senior Secondary
Port Coquitlam, BC06-1989
Skills
- Effective listening skills
- Cultural sensitivity and awareness
- Proficient in task management
- Team collaboration
- Skilled in navigating multi- faith customs and rituals with respect and professionalism
- Problem solving
Timeline
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services/Society's First Alternatives Services
08.2014 - 05.2025
Advanced Planning Specialist
Alternatives Funeral and Cremation Services
08.2011 - 08.2013
Manager
Blundell Health Foods
01.2003 - 06.2010
Funeral Director/Embalmer
Canadian College of Funeral Service
Grade 12
Terry Fox Senior Secondary
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