About Us

Bill Carlin grew up in Clear Lake and graduated from Technical High School in St. Cloud. He earned a bachelors degree in Business from St. Cloud State University and continued at the University of Minnesota where he received his degree in Mortuary Science. His career extends not only from central Minnesota, but into the Twin Cities metro area. He has served families during their funeral needs since the mid 1980’s. With his education and years of experience, Bill has earned the title of “Certified Funeral Service Practitioner”, “Certified Preplanning Consultant”, Certified Senior Advisor”, and “Certified Crematory Operator”. Along with his license to practice funeral service, Bill is also a licensed insurance agent. He is active in several local service organizations and has served on the boards of several non-profit groups, including the St. Cloud Lions, St. Cloud Rotary, and Big Brothers and Big Sisters. He is Past-President of the Foundation Board of Directors for the Good Shepherd Nursing Home and Past-Chair of Chamber Connection with the St. Cloud Chamber of Commerce. He has also previously held a seat on the board of directors for the Stearns County History Museum and Research Center. Bill is also a member of the Cremation Association of North America, the International Cemetery Crematory and Funeral Association, and the Arrowhead Funeral Directors Association. When not at the funeral home, Bill enjoys antique cars, traveling, and woodworking.

Lezlie Carlin grew up in St. Cloud. She holds degrees in Elementary Education and Nursing. Lezlie has managed a child-care center and worked as a registered nurse in the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) at the St. Cloud Hospital. She has been designated as a “Certified PrePlanning Consultant” by the National Funeral Directors Association and she is a licensed insurance agent. Her experience in family issues and critical care situations, along with her experience working at Miller-Carlin Funeral Home, gives her the knowledge to assist you during the decision making process of preplanning a funeral service. Lezlie is married to Bill Carlin and they live in St. Cloud with their children and dogs. Lezlie enjoys traveling, and raising her dogs.

Nate was born and raised in Central Minnesota. He is a licensed funeral director, earning his degree in Mortuary Science from DMACC. He loves his kids and his trucks and is an avid outdoorsman.

Jeremy Steinke joined the team in late October 2020. He graduated from Paynesville Area High School and lived most of his life in Central Minnesota. Jeremy is a licensed insurance agent, specializing in pre-arrangement needs.