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Funeral Director #: 003065
Embalmer #: 005575
Veteran US Air Force 1964-1970
Funeral Director #003422
Funeral Director #: 006664
Sarah graduated from Ozark High School in 1987 and proceeded to get her Bachelor of Arts degree from New York University in 1991. Sarah has two daughters, Emily, a 2018 OHS graduate and Mary "Mimi" an Ozark student. She is owner and a funeral director of Adams Funeral Home in Ozark and Nixa. She and her late husband Mark are founders of Finley River Community Foundation of which she is a current board member. Sarah is on the Ozark Schools Board of Education. She is a founder and current board member for Impact 100 Ozark. Previously, Sarah has served on the Ethics Committee for Missouri Funeral Directors Association. Sarah is also a member of the Historic Preservation Commission, National Funeral Directors Association, Missouri Funeral Directors Association, Ozark and Nixa Area Chambers of Commerce and Ozark Schools PTA.
Funeral Director #: 2001027148
Embalmer #: 2001020430
Certified in Mortuary Science Kansas City Kansas Community College 1996 Graduate
National Board Certified by The Conference of Funeral Service Examining Boards of the United States Inc. 1996
Appointed Christian County Missouri Deputy Coroner 1997
Abu Ben Adhem Temple of Springfield, Missouri 1999
State of Missouri Licensed Funeral Director 2001
State of Missouri Licensed Embalmer 2001
Elected Coroner Christian County Missouri 2004
Elected Coroner Christian County Missouri 2008
International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association Certified Crematory Operator 2011
National Funeral Directors Association Member
Missouri Funeral Directors & Embalmers Association Member
Funeral Director #2013007036
Funeral Director #006676
Embalmer #007353
Apprentice Funeral Director 2023046799
Funeral Director #2024040069
Apprentice Embalmer
In 2019, my uncle passed away suddenly. There was no plan in place, and my aunt was left making a multitude of decisions in a short period of time. This event shifted my focus and permanently changed the dynamic of our family. Shortly after, a friend who works in funeral service encouraged me to consider a career helping families with their advanced funeral planning. The shift was a perfect fit due to my passion for serving people and meeting their needs. I have no regrets in making the change. I find great fulfillment in working with families, hearing their stories, and helping them make decisions that will benefit their loved ones for years to come. Every life is worth celebrating, so I want to help you develop a plan that reflects your personal wishes and also meets the emotional needs of your family.
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