2027 Funeral Director Intern

About the role

Ready to start your funeral service internship? Wherever you are in your mortuary education, let's connect. Where you complete your internship is one of the biggest decisions of your early career. You've been called to serve others. So have we. Vertin's paid 2027 Funeral Director Internship Program is built for new graduates who want more than a place to log hours: real training, real support, and a setting that fits the career you're picturing. Since 1904, Vertin has helped families honor the lives of the people they love. Today we are a family-owned company with 90+ funeral homes across 8 states, guided by one mission: Honoring Lives and Enriching Caregivers. That second part matters. As an intern, you're not just an extra set of hands. You're a future funeral director we're invested in.

Location: 90+ funeral homes across 8 states, from rural communities to busy metro areas.

• A paid internship. You're compensated for your time and work, because your learning has value
• A location that fits your goals. Rural or urban, high volume or low volume: choose the setting and experience you want across our 90+ funeral homes
• Experienced, trained preceptors. Learn alongside seasoned funeral directors who are prepared to mentor and teach
• A structured development plan. Clear goals and milestones keep you learning the profession, not just filling in
• A peer network. Join a cohort of fellow interns for group discussions and connect with our internship alumni

Responsibilities

• Arrange and conduct funeral and memorial ceremonies in a professional, organized, and caring manner, in keeping with company policies and procedures
• Care for the deceased with dignity, including removal and transfer, embalming, cosmetology, hairstyling, dressing, and casketing
• Build strong community relationships through involvement in local organizations and charitable events
• Help promote and maintain a safe and healthy work environment
• Follow all professional, state, and federal licensing regulations and rules that apply to funeral service

Requirements

• Education and licensure: Degree completed or in progress from Accredited Mortuary Science Program as required in the applicable state
• Successful completion of the National Board Examination after internship completion
• Successful completion of the applicable State Board Examination after internship completion

Skills

• A strong dedication to serving others, with accountability for caring for families in a professional, compassionate, patient, and timely way
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Experience with Microsoft Office and social media (Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn)
• Strong organizational skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Receptive to feedback and coachable, with a genuine eagerness to learn and grow

Benefits

• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Wellness Resources

Pay

$65,000

Schedule

Flexible, built around your mortuary science program timeline.