John Douthitt has worked for the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home as a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer since March 2007. Born and raised in the greater Cincinnati area, John graduated from Withrow High School and attended the University of Cincinnati, where he studied Criminal Justice/Pre-Law. John always had an interest in Funeral Service, but it was through an elective course during his junior year at UC, John realized Funeral Service was not just an interest, it was a passion. Funeral Service had now become his career focus.

John graduated from the University of Cincinnati in 2003 with a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice. After graduating, John traveled to New Orleans for the summer and visited a number of funeral homes and cemeteries in Louisiana where he gained further knowledge, perspective, and appreciation for Funeral Service. Once he returned to Cincinnati, he immediately registered to take courses at the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science to start a career in Funeral Service.

In April 2004, John joined the Spring Class of students attending CCMS studying to become a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer. While taking classes at CCMS, John was afforded an opportunity to work on an every other weekend basis at the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home. This allowed John to work up close and personal with Funeral Directors and Embalmers which gave him additional insight to Funeral Service. In July 2005, John graduated from CCMS with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mortuary Science.

John served his yearlong apprenticeship at the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home. In January 2007, John earned his Funeral Director and Embalmers License in the state of Ohio. In early 2009, John joined the National Funeral Directors and Morticians Association as well as the Buckeye State Funeral Directors and Embalmers Association.

He is very dedicated to his profession and recognizes the true gift in helping to honor a life well lived. He considers himself very fortunate to work with such dedicated people who all share the same vision and goal, which is to provide impeccable care, respect, and diligence to each and every family that selects the Gwen Mooney Funeral Home to honor the life of their loved one.