Funeral Service Intern (Direct)

Why Work for Daniels Family Funerals & Cremations - Wyoming?

Service

• At every level, our dedicated team members display a strong work ethic and commitment to our core values, respect for the family, the profession, and the individual.
• Work with leading experts in the funeral and cemetery profession.

Benefits

• Robust Health and Welfare Plans, and savings account options, designed to support your personal needs, enhance well-being and help navigate life’s challenges.
• Rich Retirement Plan options available for Full Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

• Full Time and Part Time employees along with a Company Match.
• Variety of Vacation, Personal Days and Sick Days based on your role emphasizing the importance of physical and emotional replenishment for our team.
• Employee Discounts on services, merchandise, and property to help our team members in their time of need.

Culture

• We value honesty, courage, integrity, ethical behavior and the development of personal growth.
• We are rooted in the communities to provide a personal touch to every family we serve.
• We believe in the value of funeral and cemetery service, drawing on decades of experience to create the best experience for our families.

Summary/Objective

This position will work directly under the direct supervision of a licensed Funeral Service Practitioner to gain practical experience in arranging, directing, and conducting funeral services in compliance with New Mexico Board of Funeral Services regulations. This position provides hands-on learning in all aspects of funeral service operations, ensuring compliance with state licensing requirements and ethical professional standards.

Essential Functions

• Assists Funeral Directors in providing that the client families and/or other persons entering the office receives the information or assistance that they require.
• Observe and support embalming and preparation processes under licensed supervision (as applicable).
• Participates in required funeral arrangements, directing assignments, and embalming experiences per NM state standards.
• Assists in preparing necessary documentation including death certificates, contracts, permits, transportation of remains and other case documents and legal forms.
• Maintains accurate intern case logs and submit required reports to the New Mexico Board of Funeral Services.
• Collaborate with licensed staff to ensure compassionate and compliant service delivery.
• Adheres to the direct supervision model as defined by the New Mexico Funeral Services Act.
• Assists in coordination of external service providers (caterers, florists, musicians, etc) to ensure seamless execution of funeral services.
• Sets up and maintains visitation rooms, chapels and other service areas to create a respectful and comfortable environment.
• Assists the team in the movement of the casketed deceased and other related items in and out of the visitation area, funeral home chapel, church or other place of service.
• Assists client families in and out of limousine with special emphasis and attention provided to the handicapped and elderly.
• Assists in funeral services and visitation including greeting visitors, coordinating pallbearers and parking.
• Drives the hearse, family limousine or other vehicles in the funeral cortege.
• Supports administrative tasks, including data-entry, record-keeping and filing necessary paperwork.
• Other duties as assigned.

Competencies

• Communication Proficiency.
• Teamwork Orientation.
• Detail Orientation.
• Thoroughness.
• Customer Service Orientation.
• Time Management.

Required Education, Experience, Certifications and Licensure 

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Enrollment in or completion of an accredited funeral service/mortuary sci