NorthStar Memorial Group

Funeral Director Intern

NorthStar Memorial Group  •  $26.62 - $31.95/hr  •  Lakewood, WA (Onsite)  •  2 hours ago
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Job Description

Our Mission: Care. Comfort. Plan.

Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory is looking for a Funeral Director Intern to join our team in Lakewood, Washington where we offer a passionate and purpose-filled work environment. The Funeral Director Intern is an aspiring funeral service professional who is passionate about learning how to guide families through the planning and coordination of meaningful funeral and memorial services. Working alongside experienced Funeral Directors, this role provides hands-on exposure to every stage of the arrangement process, including service planning, family consultations, event coordination, and administrative documentation. The ideal candidate is compassionate, detail-oriented, and eager to develop the skills and knowledge necessary to build a successful career in funeral service while supporting families with professionalism, care, and respect.

Responsibilities

  • Practices presenting options to families during the arrangement process
  • Assist with coordinating, planning, and scheduling visitations, services, receptions, and open houses
  • Participate in scheduling all service arrangements and details such as clergy, honorariums, military organizations, and any other persons involved in conducting the event
  • Work with the Funeral Director in obtaining all necessary information needed to complete documents such as death certificates, burial transit permits, insurance policies, VA burial benefits, obituaries, and death notices

Qualifications

  • Currently enrolled in an accredited mortuary program or enrolled within 6 months of hire date
  • Ability to communicate clearly, follow directions, and perform accordingly
  • Experience handling sensitive situations in a professional manner
  • Understanding of the services and products available
  • Knowledge of current federal, state and local regulations related to the funeral industry

Compensation $26.62-31.95/hr.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Mountain View Funeral Home, Memorial Park & Crematory is part of the NorthStar Memorial Group family of properties. Voted one of 2026’s USA Today Top Workplaces, NorthStar Memorial Group is a privately held company that offers opportunities for growth with a broad network of support, while keeping the intimacy and personal impact you have at an independently owned property.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.

NorthStar Memorial Group

About NorthStar Memorial Group

Passion. Professionalism. Personal growth. What we do is more than a job. It’s an opportunity to change lives and unleash your talent. NorthStar Memorial Group is where empathy meets opportunity.

Since 2004, NorthStar Memorial Group has grown, evolved and led the funeral and cemetery profession with a fresh perspective and without ever losing sight of what we do best: celebrating life and passionately supporting the families we serve. What began as a single property in Decatur, Illinois has now expanded to include more than 85 funeral, cremation and cemetery locations serving thousands of families across the United States. Here, we understand the power of legacies, and we’ve made it our life’s work to honor them.

At NorthStar Memorial Group, we choose collaboration over bureaucracy. Here, everyone has a chance to lead. We encourage & empower our people at every level to speak up, be heard, and watch their ideas become realities. Degreed & non-degreed professionals, labor workers, industry experts – people from all career and experiential backgrounds have the opportunity to find a home here.

Sound too good to be true? Apply today to see why our employees have voted NSMG one of the best companies to work for 8 years in a row and one of Selling Power's Top 50 Companies To Sell For!

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Industry
Healthcare & Social Services
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Houston, Texas
Year Founded
2004
Website
nsmg.com
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