Funeral Director / Intern

Impactfuneral; Montana; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Sick Leave

Maternity Leave

401(k) Plan

Job summary

Impactfuneral is looking for a Funeral Director/Intern to manage day-to-day operations at our Dillon, Montana funeral home. This role involves directing funerals with compassion, overseeing facility operations, and ensuring compliance with regulations. Candidates must hold or be able to obtain a Montana Mortician license and should have strong communication skills. The position offers benefits like medical, dental, vision insurance and paid time off, as well as the opportunity to join a growing national organization.

Qualifications

• Hold an active Montana Mortician license or the ability to obtain a Montana Mortician Internship.
• Prior experience as a funeral director/embalmer preferred.
• Commitment to serving families during difficult times.

Responsibilities

• Direct funerals and memorial services with professionalism.
• Oversee daily operations of the funeral home.
• Build and maintain relationships in the Dillon community.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Self-motivated

Comfortable working independently

Familiarity with funeral home software

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited mortuary science program

Active Montana Mortician license

Job description

About the Company

Impact Funeral Partners (IFP) is a fast-growing funeral home organization headquartered in Lehi, Utah. Founded in 2020, IFP was built on a simple but ambitious idea: bring together the best people, practices, and ideas to set the standard of care in the funeral profession. The company is guided by four core values: Seek to Understand, Commit to Excellence, Dare to Lead, and Dream to Impact.

Today, IFP owns and supports 85+ funeral home locations across the country. IFP focuses on empowering local operators, providing the people, practices, and infrastructure that let them focus on what matters most: honoring lives and comforting families.

IFP is led by an experienced leadership team with deep roots in funeral service, operations, strategy, and business development. The organization is in an active growth phase, continuing to add locations while building the internal systems and infrastructure to support them at scale.

Role Overview

The Funeral Director/Intern is responsible for the day-to-day operations of our Dillon, MT funeral home. This role reports to a General Manager based at another funeral home in the region. You will have direct support and oversight from your GM while operating with a high degree of autonomy day-to-day. The ideal candidate is a self-directed, community-minded professional who takes pride in both the quality of care they provide and the health of the business they lead.

This is an opportunity to build something meaningful, to be the face of a trusted local funeral home backed by a growing national organization with the resources and support to help you thrive.

Key Responsibilities

Funeral Direction & Family Care

• Direct funerals, memorial services, and graveside services with professionalism and compassion.
• Guide families through arrangement, explaining options clearly and with care.
• Coordinate with cemeteries, clergy, florists, and other service providers to ensure seamless experiences.
• Prepare and file required documentation, including death certificates, permits, and disposition authorizations.
• Performing embalming, preparation, and dressing as needed and within licensure.

Location Management

• Oversee daily operations of the funeral home, ensuring the facility, staff, and processes meet IFP standards.
• Manage scheduling, staffing, and vendor relationships to support smooth operations.
• Monitor location performance metrics and work with your General Manager to identify and act on opportunities.
• Maintain compliance with state licensing requirements, OSHA standards, and IFP policies.
• Build and maintain relationships in the Dillon community, representing the funeral home with integrity.

Qualifications

• Hold an active Montana Mortician license or the ability to obtain a Montana Mortician Internship
  • To qualify for an internship, you must be currently enrolled in or have graduated from a mortuary science program accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE) with an associate’s degree of no less than 60 semester credits or 90 quarter credits
• Prior experience as a funeral director/embalmer preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a genuine commitment to serving families during difficult times.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working independently while staying aligned with regional leadership.
• Familiarity with funeral home software, documentation, and regulatory requirements is a plus

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance and more
• Paid Time Off
• Sick Leave
• Maternity Leave
• 401(k) Plan