At NorthStar Memorial Group, veterans and military families bring skills, discipline, and compassion that directly translate into meaningful work serving families and communities.
The qualities that made you exceptional in service make you invaluable here.
Serve families and communities every day. Your mission continues.
Defined roles, processes, and standards you can count on.
Comprehensive programs to set you up for long-term success.
Grow from entry roles into leadership across 99+ locations.
Your skills and dedication are recognized and valued here.
Your military experience maps directly to funeral service.
Leadership
Guiding families & teams
92% of veterans rate leadership as their top transferable skill
Logistics
Planning services with precision
3X of more efficient at operational planning than average
Composure
87% of funeral directors cite composure as critical to the role
Integrity
Trusted community roles
#1 trait families look for in a funeral professional
Your Transition, Supported
We don’t just hire veterans. We invest in your transition. Our programs are designed to help you build on the strengths you already have, with the training and mentorship you need to thrive in a new career.
No prior funeral experience required for many roles
Structured training programs designed for career-changers
Supportive transition into civilian work
No prior funeral experience required for many roles
Hear from veterans who found purpose here.
“I wanted to keep serving people. This gave me that.”
Veteran Team Member
Funeral Director
“The structure and purpose reminded me of what I loved about the military, but in a whole new way.”
Veteran Team Member
Location Manager
“They didn’t just hire me. They invested in my growth from day one.”
Veteran Team Member
Family Service Advisor
NorthStar Memorial Group welcomes veterans, transitioning service members, reservists, and military spouses.
Quick answers to common questions about working at NorthStar.
Our culture is rooted in PACT — the core values that guide how we serve families and how we show up for one another. PACT stands for: Passion, Accountability, Caring & Teamwork. These are not just words on a wall. They shape how we make decisions, support families, collaborate across locations, and grow our careers. You’ll see PACT reflected in how leaders coach, how teams communicate, and how we measure success.
Not always. Many roles, especially in sales, administration, and support, do not require funeral profession experience. We value transferable skills, empathy, and a willingness to learn.
We invest in our people. Training varies by role but may include blended learning, hands-on mentorship, digital resources, and structured onboarding. Our goal is to help you feel confident, supported, and prepared for success.
Many of our leaders and long-tenured employees started in entry or mid-level roles. We believe in internal growth, skill development, and creating pathways for people who want to build a long-term career with us.
Our culture is built on care, respect, accountability, and teamwork. We take our work seriously — but we also value humanity, balance, and supporting one another.
If you’re drawn to meaningful work, value stability and growth, and want to be part of something bigger than yourself — you’re likely in the right place.
