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John F. Worland, CFSP
& Allyse R. Worland, CFSP
Founded in 2017 by John, Have License Will Travel has continued serving the funeral directors of the States of Indiana and Kentucky.
In 2019, John and Allyse became business partners, with Allyse becoming senior partner in 2021.
John passed away in November of 2021, and Allyse, who he lovingly referred to as "the daughter he never had and never wanted", continues to serve funeral service by offering quality continuing education courses year-round.
In 2024, Allyse expanded the business to include trade directing and embalming in order to help the growing need for licensees.
More About Allyse
Allyse R. Worland, CFSP
Allyse R. Worland, CFSP is a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the states of Indiana and Kentucky. She was born and raised in Greensburg, Indiana and is proud to be a first-generation funeral service professional.
She is dedicated to the enrichment of funeral service and to the presentation of continuing education requirements to her fellow funeral directors. She is also committed to assisting with the funeral director shortage that the profession is facing by offering full service trade work.
Allyse holds a bachelor’s degree in Funeral Service Management, is an Insight Certified Celebrant, and holds a certificate in Thanatology for End-of-Life Professionals.
Allyse is a 2019 & 2021 Professional Women's Conference Scholarship Recipient, has been featured in The Director Magazine, was previously selected by the NFDA to participate in the 2022-2023 National Emerging Leaders Program and was a part of the 2023 Meet The Mentors Program.
Allyse is on several committees within funeral service, including The Membership Advisory Committee for CANA, The Scholarship Review Committee for The Funeral Service Foundation, the National Board Exam Committee, the Leadership Development Committee for NFDA, and a member of the NFDA Spokesperson Team. She is also the past Vice President and Past President of Marion County Funeral Directors Association. She is past Treasurer for Vermillion County Funeral Directors Association, as well as being their current President. Finally, she is a trustee with the board of the Academy of Professional Funeral Service Practice & District 7 Director of IFDA.
Allyse presented at the 2023 NFDA National Convention & Expo in Las Vegas and travels to numerous funeral service events throughout the year.
Her greatest joy is being a part of funeral service and devoting her time to contributing to the advancement of the profession.
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Resume & Reference Upon Request.
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Check out her interviews:
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I Discovered My Calling in a Cemetery. We Talk About Death but Aren't Prepared - Newsweek
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The Funeral Industry Faces a Labor Shortage, Young Women Fill the Void - Business Insider
