Our Story

Established in 2003, Lakeview Funeral Home is Sandpoint's family owned funeral home.  We consider the responsibility and trust instilled in us by our community as a very serious obligation.  We are a licensed funeral home with a licensed, experienced staff capable of exceeding the expectations you and your family may have.

For us, family-owned and operated means meeting the present and future needs of your family.  We're committed to providing a wide variety of services, at affordable prices, without sacrificing the quality of care you receive.  We take our obligation to our community very serious and strive to fulfill that obligation everyday.

As members of the community, our concern for you is genuine, our support sincere.  We have a personal interest in you and your family- our neighbors and our friends.  When you call on us, you're not calling on strangers for assistance in your time of need.

We're professionals, here to give you the information you require when making important family decisions.  And, as professionals, we'll help you carry out those decisions by providing you with the services you require, whether present need or future need.  Rest assured, the funeral costs discussed with you will be the same once the service has concluded.  We don't believe in unexpected additional fees and hidden charges. 

We invite you to find comfort in our home.  Call today and let us know what we can do to help.

Bart Casey

Solid in Sandpoint roots and caring service.  When your needs arise, you can feel comfort in dealing with Bart and Anne Marie Casey.  Both graduated from SHS in 1990---Bart, from Salmon High School and Anne Marie, from Sandpoint High School.

Both graduated from the University of Idaho in 1995, where they met and later married.  Bart also received an additional mortuary science degree from Mt. Hood Community College as well as the "Helping Hand Award" for his exemplary qualities of reaching out and helping others.

Professional ethics and dedication to community come naturally for this young couple, thanks to their own family roots.  Bart represents the third generation of his family to work as a funeral director.  Anne Marie's parents are Jack and Shirley Parker.  The Parker family has sold automobiles in Sandpoint since the 1920's.

As a native of Salmon, Bart brings to Sandpoint a lifetime of association and experience in the funeral service industry.  His father and grandfather worked as funeral directors for a combined 60 years.  They each served as Lemhi County coroner, with 41 years experience between them.  Before coming to Sandpoint, Bart managed Jones & Casey Funeral Home.

Bart and Anne Marie are committed to Sandpoint as the place where they will rear their family (son Brandon and daughter Sarah).  They will also continue to serve their community through their business and their active involvement in civic organizations like the Elks and PEO. The Casey's are members of the First Presbyterian Church.

As proprietors of Lakeview Funeral Home, Bart and Anne Marie pledge honesty, compassion and professionalism just as their parents and grandparents have demonstrated for decades before them.

Douglas Darling

Doug Darling is a native of Sandpoint, Idaho and Bonner County.  He was born in Sandpoint, Idaho on December 26, 1951 and grew up at Bottle Bay.  He attended Farmin Elementary, Sagle Elementary, Sandpoint Junior High School and graduated from Sandpoint High School in May 1970.

He enlisted in the U.S. Army in May, 1971 during the Vietnam Conflict.  Following his military service with an Army Commendation Medal and Good Conduct Medal, he went to work in Sandpoint at the Louisiana Pacific Planer Mill. 

In 1995, he attended college at North Idaho College and worked as an apprentice Mortician locally prior to moving to Gresham, Oregon to attend Mount Hood Community College and received his degree in funeral service.  Doug is a licensed Mortician in Idaho and Montana.  He is Past President of Chapter #890, Vietnam Veterans of America.

Doug is a third generation funeral director.  His Grandfather L.G. "Pike" Moon established the Moon Mortuary in Sandpoint in 1922.  He also established Pine Crest Cemetery in 1926 and the mortuary in Priest River, Idaho. 

Doug's paternal Grandfather, George Darling, was a funeral director and co-owner of Kirkendahl/Darling Mortuary in Ogden, Utah. He operated the Mortuary with his son, Doug's father, Robert L. Darling, until his death in 1949. 

Robin Byfield, Doug's wife, is also a native of Sandpoint and Bonner County.  She was born in Sandpoint, attended local schools and graduated from Sandpoint High School.  She currently owns Custom Billing Service for in home health care CNA providers.

Doug and Robin have three children:  Marci Lonn of Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, Joseph Darling who is currently stationed with the U.S. Navy in San Diego, and Jackie Darling who is currently employed at LaQuinta Inn.

Doug is always willing to help families and the community.  He is honest, caring and a true professional.

Audrey Oster

Office Manager

The first thing you'll notice about Audrey is her genuine, caring nature.  She does everything in her power to do her job professionally and with sincerity.  Audrey has lived in Sandpoint for over 30 years.  She has over 15 years of experience in the funeral business, and what drives her are the families she works with.  Audrey has two daughters who are the loves of her life, Cammie and Angie. Her family is extremely important to her and she treats your family as if it were her own.