Beech Tree News Network

Springfield, Missouri-  Michael B. Gary Jr. of Jones Funeral Chapel recently completed 31 contact hours of specialized embalming and reconstructive training as part of Fountain National Academy Training Facility, the seminar focused on highly skilled embalming techniques and included special surgical techniques. These techniques advanced the skill level of the professional embalmers attending regarding general embalming techniques and post-mortem reconstructive surgery techniques. A professional embalmer is often called upon to prepare a deceased that has severe traumatic disfiguring injuries. In these situations, reconstructive techniques are necessary to achieve an acceptable appearance of the deceased to enable viewing by family and friends. Dedicated professional embalmers understand that performance of reconstructive surgery on a deceased to achieve open casket viewing of the deceased provides an important and powerful psychological benefit for the grieving and mourning process of the family and friend.
 
Fountain National Academy’s world headquarters is based in Springfield, Missouri, with representatives in Ireland and Australia. Instructor Vernie R. Fountain is internationally recognized for his expertise in this field. He states that Michael’s participation in the seminar is an expression of untiring devotion and dedication to the highest standards of embalming and post-mortem reconstruction care.
According to the Jones Family,  “ We are proud that Michael continues to further his education in all aspects of funeral service to the Jones Funeral Chapel.”